Pirates' Andrew McCutchen and Mets Set for Exciting Clash at Citi Field

First Inning

As the Pirates prepare to face off against the Mets at Citi Field, all eyes will be on Andrew McCutchen, the Pirates' right fielder. Over the past three games, McCutchen has shown consistent performance with a batting average of .222 and an on-base percentage of .311. His ability to get on base and drive in runs will be crucial for the Pirates as they look to gain an early advantage against the Mets.

On the mound for the Pirates, Carmen Mlodzinski has been a reliable starter. In his last outing against the Braves, he maintained a 0.0 ERA with a WHIP of 0.8824 over several innings. His control and ability to keep runners off base will be key in setting the tone for this game.

The Mets, on their home turf, will counter with Griffin Canning as their starting pitcher. Canning's recent performance includes an impressive ERA of 1.5 and a WHIP of 0.5 against the Cubs, showcasing his capability to dominate opposing hitters early in games.

Middle Innings

As we move into the middle innings, Bryan Reynolds stands out as another key player for the Bucs. The center fielder has been swinging a hot bat with a .333 average over his last three games. Reynolds' power and speed make him a dual threat both at bat and on base paths.

For pitching depth, David Bednar has been exceptional from the bullpen with an astounding K/9 rate of 18 over his recent appearances without allowing any earned runs or walks. His presence late in games could prove pivotal if it remains close.

The Amazins have their own offensive weapons in Starling Marte and Francisco Lindor. Marte's recent form includes a .500 batting average with an OPS of 1.167, making him one of their most dangerous hitters currently. Lindor complements this with his defensive prowess at shortstop and solid hitting form evidenced by his .600 average in one game against Chicago.

Late Innings

In late-game scenarios, Ke'Bryan Hayes could play a significant role for Pittsburgh due to his clutch hitting abilities demonstrated by maintaining an OPS of .8 across three games while also being error-free defensively at third base.

On New York’s side, Pete Alonso remains a constant power threat despite not having hit any homers recently; he still maintains decent slugging percentages which can turn around tight situations quickly when needed most.

As both teams vie for supremacy under lights at Citi Field come May 13th (scheduled start time: 7:10 PM ET), fans can catch all action live via SportsNet PT broadcast network – ensuring no moment goes unnoticed!

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