Expect a tight game early before the Mets separate in the middle innings. With Juan Soto still shelved, New York leans on Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso, who both have strong career numbers against Oakland pitching. Kodai Senga’s splitter projects plenty of empty swings from an Athletics lineup likely missing Brent Rooker, their top power threat. Senga should work six efficient frames, handing a two-run lead to a rested bullpen headlined by Edwin Díaz. Oakland counters with right-hander Mason Miller, whose premium velocity keeps the Mets quiet through the first trip in the order. Once the lineup turns over, New York’s left-handed bats (Jeff McNeil, Brandon Nimmo, Brett Baty) make the necessary adjustments, stringing together doubles in the fourth and sixth. Without Rooker, the A’s offense is forced to manufacture runs; Esteury Ruiz swipes a bag and scores in the fourth, while Zack Gelof’s late solo shot in the seventh trims the deficit but isn’t enough. Key factors: • Mets own the better run differential and home-field advantage. • Oakland’s bullpen has a 5+ ERA early in the season; New York tacks on insurance in the eighth. • Defensive edge favors the Mets, cutting off potential big innings for the A’s. Final verdict: Mets 6, Athletics 2.

Probable Pitchers

J. Ginn Athletics

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C. Holmes Mets

4-4 2.39 ERA

45 K

Athletics — Roster

Player	Pos	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Lawrence Butler	RF	.189	1	4	.286	.297
Nick Kurtz	1B	.209	0	2	.370	.256
Shea Langeliers	C	.286	5	9	.327	.612
Tyler Soderstrom	LF	.200	0	8	.273	.300
Jacob Wilson	SS	.236	0	3	.236	.291
Zack Gelof	2B	.000	0	0	.000	.000
Max Muncy	3B	.314	2	5	.327	.569
Carlos Cortes	DH	.357	0	2	.471	.500
Denzel Clarke	CF	.161	0	4	.212	.161

New York Mets — Roster

Player	Pos	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Francisco Lindor	SS	.164	0	0	.303	.255
Bo Bichette	DH	.230	0	6	.262	.262
Jared Young	1B	.333	0	2	.381	.444
Luis Robert Jr.	CF	.326	2	7	.463	.465
Brett Baty	RF	.250	0	6	.245	.354
Marcus Semien	2B	.196	1	6	.263	.294
Ronny Mauricio	3B	.250	0	1	.250	.250
Francisco Alvarez	C	.278	3	3	.381	.556
Carson Benge	LF	.125	1	3	.222	.200

Scoring Plays

▲ 3

Shea Langeliers singles on a line drive to right fielder Brett Baty. Carlos Cortes scores. Nick Kurtz to 2nd.

1-0

▲ 9

Jeff McNeil singles on a line drive to left fielder Carson Benge. Jacob Wilson scores.

2-0

▲ 9

Denzel Clarke singles on a ground ball to center fielder Luis Robert Jr. Zack Gelof scores. Max Muncy scores.

4-0

Athletics — Batting

Player	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OPS
Lawrence ButlerRF	4	0	0	0	1	0	.189	.583
Nick Kurtz1B	2	0	0	0	2	1	.209	.626
Shea LangeliersC	4	0	1	1	0	0	.286	.939
Tyler SoderstromLF	4	0	0	0	0	0	.200	.573
Jacob WilsonSS	4	1	3	0	0	0	.236	.527
Zack Gelof2B	0	1	0	0	0	0	.000	.000
Max Muncy3B	4	1	1	0	0	2	.314	.896
Carlos CortesDH	4	1	1	0	0	0	.357	.971
Denzel ClarkeCF	4	0	1	2	0	1	.161	.373
Totals	34	4	9	4	3	4

BATTING

2B: McNeil (2, Holmes, C); Muncy (5, Myers).

TB: Clarke; Cortes; Langeliers; McNeil 3; Muncy 2; Wilson, J 3.

RBI: Clarke 2 (4); Langeliers (9); McNeil (3).

2-out RBI: Langeliers.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Soderstrom; Cortes; Langeliers.

GIDP: Butler, L; McNeil.

Team RISP: 3-for-9.

Team LOB: 6.

FIELDING

DP: (Wilson, J-McNeil-Kurtz).

1-Ran for McNeil in the 9th.

New York Mets — Batting

Player	AB	H	BB	K	AVG	OPS
Francisco LindorSS	4	1	0	1	.164	.558
Bo BichetteDH	4	1	0	2	.230	.524
Jared Young1B	4	1	0	1	.333	.825
Luis Robert Jr.CF	4	1	0	0	.326	.928
Brett BatyRF	4	0	0	2	.250	.599
Marcus Semien2B	4	0	0	0	.196	.557
Ronny Mauricio3B	3	0	0	2	.250	.500
Francisco AlvarezC	2	1	1	1	.278	.937
Carson BengeLF	3	1	0	1	.125	.422
Totals	32	6	1	10

BATTING

TB: Alvarez, F; Benge; Bichette; Lindor; Robert Jr.; Young, J.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Bichette.

GIDP: Robert Jr.

Team RISP: 0-for-3.

Team LOB: 6.

FIELDING

E: Benge (1, fielding).

DP: 2 (Semien-Lindor-Young, J; Lindor-Semien-Young, J).

Athletics — Pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	BB	K	PC-ST	ERA
J.T. Ginn	4.0	1	1	4	68-44	3.27
Mark Leiter Jr.	1.0	1	0	1	12-9	8.44
Jack Perkins(W, 1-0)	2.1	3	0	3	30-22	0.00
Scott Barlow(H, 2)	0.2	0	0	1	8-5	6.00
Elvis Alvarado	1.0	1	0	1	20-16	6.43

New York Mets — Pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	PC-ST	ERA
Clay Holmes(L, 2-1)	5.1	5	1	1	3	3	81-48	1.50
Tobias Myers	3.0	4	3	3	0	1	36-27	3.27
Richard Lovelady	0.2	0	0	0	0	0	5-2	3.68

Game Info

Umpires: Home Plate: John Libka; First Base: James Hoye; Second Base: D.J. Reyburn; Third Base: Sean Barber

Venue: Citi Field, Flushing

Weather: 52°F, Clear

Wind: 11 mph, Out To CF

Athletics — News

Athletics lose Severino and Civale to shoulder injuries

Oakland's rotation loses its strikeout leader (Severino: 9.34 K/9, 65 SO) and one of its only two wins-column contributors (Civale: 5-2) simultaneously. With Springs carrying a 4.07 ERA and the team at 28-31 (-34 run diff), the Athletics lean heavily on Jump, who will start today against the Cubs.

Athletics

Chicago Cubs

Athletics Select Kade Morris

Morris makes his MLB debut for Oakland (28-31, -34 run differential) after the club opens roster spots. The Athletics enter this move having surrendered 13 runs in a single inning to NYY recently, with starter Springs carrying a 4.07 ERA.

Athletics

Yankees Score 13 Runs In Single Inning Against Athletics

NYY's offensive explosion came against Springs (4.07 ERA, 1.19 WHIP) in a matchup between a +93 run differential team and Oakland's -29, highlighting the gap between division contenders and sellers.

Athletics

New York Yankees

Aaron Civale headed to IL with shoulder/lat injury

Civale is Oakland's best starter (5-2, 4.20 ERA, 39 SO in 11 GS) and his absence exposes a rotation already leaning on Severino (4.23 ERA, 2-5) and Springs (4.11 ERA, 3-5). Athletics sit at .500 and need their rotation stability with a -14 run differential.

Aaron Civale

Athletics

Athletics Promote Gage Jump For MLB Debut

Jump arrives as Oakland's rotation struggles with three starters combining for a 4.18 ERA and 1.36 WHIP across 33 games. The 23-year-old left-hander enters a club at 27-27 that is 4-6 over its last 10 and has allowed 248 runs this season.

Gage Jump

Athletics

New York Mets — News

George Kirby takes fifth loss against Mets

Kirby's 3.77 ERA and 7.18 K/9 remain solid, but four earned runs in four innings Wednesday signal recent struggles in a season where he's posted a 0.294 xwOBA. Seattle (21-40) sits 11.5 games back in the AL West with limited margin for rotation inefficiency.

George Kirby

New York Mets

Mets playing 12 extra-inning games; three more than any other team

NYM (26-34, -14 run diff) is 4-6 in last 10 and 11-19 on the road—extra-inning games expose depth bullpens and compress rest, compounding their already weak run differential. Harrison (1.57 ERA, 15 SO in 14.2 IP) faces a MIL team while Gausman (3.13 ERA, 8.61 K/9) opposes Braves starters Elder (2.50 ERA) and Sale (2.02 ERA) in a matchup favoring Atlanta's elite rotation.

Atlanta Braves

New York Mets

Mets Select Cionel Perez, Designate Anderson Severino

Peterson's 5.57 ERA and 0-4 record across 5 starts justify rotation depth moves, though Perez's Triple-A performance remains unavailable to assess immediate impact. New York sits 24-33 with a -27 run differential and needs rotation stability behind Peralta's 3.54 ERA.

Anderson Severino

New York Mets

Manaea takes Peterson's rotation spot for Mets

Peterson's 5.57 ERA and 0-4 record across 5 starts justify the swap, though Manaea arrives with a 5.56 ERA and no IP this season—NYM remain 23-33 (-29 run diff) searching for rotation stability behind Peralta's 3.52 ERA.

Sean Manaea

New York Mets

Rays Sign Outfielder Austin Slater To Minor League Deal

Slater (.209 AVG, .233 xwOBA in 2026) joins Tampa Bay's fourth organization this season after being outrighted by the Mets. The Rays (34-17, +38 run differential) add depth to an AL East-leading roster.

Austin Slater