This afternoon matchup at Citi Field features two struggling teams looking to build momentum, with the Mets coming off a wild 9-7 victory last night against these same Marlins. Christian Scott takes the mound for New York, a young right-hander whose recent outings show inconsistent velocity (ranging from 89.3 to 92.2 mph average) but decent pitch mix led by his four-seamer at 95.6 mph. Tyler Phillips counters for Miami with an even more limited MLB sample size, featuring a sinker-heavy approach at 96.1 mph but concerning durability given his recent pitch counts of just 59, 43, and 14 in his last three appearances. Both teams are dealing with significant roster challenges - the Mets have 12 players on various injured lists including stars Francisco Lindor and Francisco Alvarez, while Miami is without key contributors like Griffin Conine and several pitchers. The offensive edge goes to Miami's top of the order, where Otto Lopez (.342) and Xavier Edwards (.316, 6 HR) have been productive, though the Mets counter with Juan Soto's veteran presence and recent activation of closer A.J. Minter from the IL. The wind conditions (18 mph from the north) at Citi Field could suppress some offensive output, but both teams showed they can score in bunches during last night's slugfest. Miami's woeful 8-17 road record suggests they struggle away from home, while the Mets are trying to build on their modest two-game winning streak despite a disappointing 24-33 overall record.

Scoring Dynamics

Early (1-3) 2R Both offenses productive early against young starters

Middle (4-6) 4R Key innings as pitch counts rise and bullpens enter

Late (7-9) 3R Late-inning drama with both teams' inconsistent relief corps

Matchup Analysis

Mets

Won last night's high-scoring affair 9-7

Juan Soto providing veteran leadership

A.J. Minter recently activated from IL adds bullpen depth

Massive injury list decimates lineup depth

Francisco Lindor and Francisco Alvarez still sidelined

Marlins

Otto Lopez hitting .342 with 23 RBI

Xavier Edwards leading with .316 average and 6 HR

Better road offense numbers historically

Three-game losing streak including last night

Terrible 8-17 away record this season

Risk Factors

Both starters lack extensive MLB experience

Weather conditions with 18 mph wind could affect fly balls

Key Matchups

Juan Soto vs Tyler Phillips batter Soto's plate discipline vs Phillips' limited track record

Xavier Edwards vs Christian Scott batter Edwards' hot bat against Scott's inconsistent velocity

Otto Lopez vs Christian Scott batter Lopez's .342 average suggests good timing vs young pitching

Statistical Edges

First to Score Marlins 58%

Strikeouts 16 13-19

Total Runs 9 7-11

Game Preview

The game opens with Tyler Phillips working carefully around Juan Soto in the first, but Xavier Edwards connects on a hanging splitter for a leadoff double and scores on an Otto Lopez RBI single to give Miami the early 1-0 lead. Christian Scott settles in after the rough start, using his cutter effectively to retire the side in order during the second inning. The Mets respond in the bottom of the second when Brett Baty works a two-out walk and scores on a Marcus Semien RBI double down the left field line. Phillips begins to labor in the fourth inning as his pitch count climbs - the young right-hander has shown durability issues in recent starts. Soto draws a leadoff walk and Luis Torrens follows with a sharp single up the middle. A wild pitch advances both runners, and Baty delivers with a clutch two-RBI single to give the Mets a 3-1 advantage. Miami answers immediately in the fifth when Edwards launches a solo home run over the right field wall, his seventh of the season, cutting the deficit to 3-2. The game turns in the seventh inning when both bullpens enter with runners in scoring position. Miami ties it 3-3 on a Lopez RBI groundout, then takes a 4-3 lead when Edwards drives in his second run of the day with a squeeze play that catches the Mets off guard. The home crowd comes alive in the bottom of the eighth as Soto works another walk against Miami's shaky relief corps, and pinch-hitter Eric Wagaman - recently called up from Syracuse - delivers a clutch RBI double. Torrens follows with an RBI single to put the Mets ahead 5-4. A.J. Minter, making his first appearance since returning from the IL, works around a leadoff single in the ninth to secure the victory and give the Mets their third straight win.

The 67% confidence reflects Miami's superior offensive numbers but significant concerns about their road struggles (8-17 away record) and Phillips' durability issues. The Mets' home field advantage and momentum from last night's comeback victory provide the slight edge in what should be a competitive, offense-friendly contest.

Verwachte pitchers

Miami Marlins — Selectie

Speler	Pos.	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Xavier Edwards	2B	.320	6	20	.402	.489
Liam Hicks	DH	.274	11	45	.347	.478
Otto Lopez	SS	.330	4	24	.358	.463
Kyle Stowers	LF	.220	3	11	.304	.356
Jakob Marsee	CF	.200	3	16	.321	.307
Leo Jiménez	3B	.234	0	1	.339	.255
Owen Caissie	RF	.225	5	28	.278	.387
Christopher Morel	1B	.161	0	1	.224	.210
Joe Mack	C	.203	0	6	.250	.250

New York Mets — Selectie

Speler	Pos.	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Carson Benge	RF	.253	3	20	.316	.345
Bo Bichette	3B	.222	5	27	.276	.312
Juan Soto	LF	.300	12	25	.394	.580
Jared Young	DH	.345	1	3	.412	.517
Mark Vientos	1B	.225	7	26	.261	.393
A.J. Ewing	CF	.250	1	6	.338	.333
Marcus Semien	2B	.219	4	20	.268	.314
Vidal Bruján	SS	.143	0	1	.250	.143
Hayden Senger	C	.154	1	2	.154	.385

Scorende acties

▼ 4

Mark Vientos doubles (9) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Kyle Stowers. Juan Soto scores. Jared Young scores.

0-2

▼ 4

Marcus Semien singles on a line drive to center fielder Jakob Marsee. Mark Vientos scores. Marcus Semien to 2nd.

0-3

▲ 5

Liam Hicks singles on a ground ball to right fielder Carson Benge. Christopher Morel scores.

1-3

▼ 6

Jared Young homers (1) on a fly ball to right field.

1-4

▼ 7

Hayden Senger homers (1) on a fly ball to left center field.

1-5

▼ 7

Juan Soto singles on a line drive to center fielder Jakob Marsee. Carson Benge scores. Bo Bichette to 2nd.

1-6

Miami Marlins — Slag

Speler	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OPS
Xavier Edwards2B	3	0	1	0	1	1	.320	.891
Liam HicksDH	4	0	3	1	0	0	.274	.825
Otto LopezSS	4	0	0	0	0	2	.330	.821
Kyle StowersLF	4	0	0	0	0	2	.220	.660
Jakob MarseeCF	4	0	1	0	0	2	.200	.628
Leo Jiménez3B	3	0	1	0	1	0	.234	.594
Owen CaissieRF	4	0	0	0	0	3	.225	.665
Christopher Morel1B	3	1	0	0	1	3	.161	.434
Joe MackC	3	0	0	0	0	2	.203	.500
Totalen	32	1	6	1	3	15

BATTING

2B: Marsee (7, Scott).

TB: Edwards, X; Hicks, L 3; Jiménez, L; Marsee 2.

RBI: Hicks, L (45).

2-out RBI: Hicks, L.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Marsee; Lopez, O.

Team RISP: 1-for-6.

Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING

CS: Marsee (8, 3rd base by Scott/Senger).

FIELDING

E: Jiménez, L (2, throw).

DP: (Phillips-Edwards, X-Morel, C).

New York Mets — Slag

Speler	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	HR	AVG	OPS
Carson BengeRF	4	1	3	0	0	1	0	.253	.661
Bo Bichette3B	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	.222	.588
Juan SotoLF	3	1	1	1	1	0	0	.300	.974
Jared YoungDH	4	2	2	1	0	1	1	.345	.929
Mark Vientos1B	4	1	1	2	0	1	0	.225	.654
A.J. EwingCF	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	.250	.671
Marcus Semien2B	4	0	2	1	0	1	0	.219	.582
Vidal BrujánSS	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	.143	.393
Hayden SengerC	3	1	1	1	0	0	1	.154	.539
Totalen	32	6	10	6	2	4	2

BATTING

2B: Semien (8, Phillips); Vientos (9, Phillips); Benge 2 (9, Phillips, Bachar).

HR: Young, J (1, 6th inning off Bachar, 0 on, 0 out); Senger (1, 7th inning off Bachar, 0 on, 1 out).

TB: Benge 5; Semien 3; Senger 4; Soto, J; Vientos 2; Young, J 5.

RBI: Semien (20); Senger (2); Soto, J (25); Vientos 2 (26); Young, J (3).

2-out RBI: Semien.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Soto, J; Bruján; Vientos.

SAC: Bruján.

GIDP: Bichette.

Team RISP: 3-for-10.

Team LOB: 5.

BASERUNNING

CS: Bruján (1, 3rd base by Phillips/Mack).

Miami Marlins — Werpen

Werper	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Tyler Phillips(L, 0-1)	5.0	6	3	3	1	2	0	72-43	1.63
Lake Bachar	2.0	4	3	3	1	2	2	37-23	3.77
William Kempner	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	12-9	0.00

New York Mets — Werpen

Werper	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	PC-ST	ERA
Christian Scott(W, 1-0)	5.0	5	1	1	2	8	96-60	2.97
Cionel Pérez(H, 5)	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	12-7	5.82
Huascar Brazobán(H, 4)	1.0	0	0	0	0	3	16-10	1.86
Austin Warren	1.0	1	0	0	1	2	20-14	1.40
Devin Williams	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	8-6	5.68

Wedstrijdinfo

Scheidsrechters: Home Plate: Ryan Additon; First Base: Ryan Wills; Second Base: Lance Barksdale; Third Base: Will Little

Stadion: Citi Field, Flushing

Weer: 57°F, Cloudy

Wind: 14 mph, In From CF

Miami Marlins — Nieuws

Hernández: 2 HR, 3 RBI in Marlins-zege over Nationals

De avond met twee home runs van Hernández verbrak Miamis serie van 4 verliespartijen en bezorgde de Marlins hun eerste thuiszege in vijf wedstrijden (18-15). Washingtons worpen hebben dit seizoen 330 runs tegengegooid (slechtste in NL East), waardoor hun record van 31-30 verrassend weerstandig is gezien hun winstpercentage van 0,508.

Miami Marlins

Washington Nationals

Marlins selecteren Brzykcy en Zuber uit Triple-A

Miami voegt diepte toe aan een rotatie die kampt met duurzaamheid (Junk 4,80 ERA, 3-5 record; Alcantara 4,66 ERA) terwijl ze 26-34 staan en 0-8 in uitwedstrijden in hun laatste vijf wedstrijden.

Miami Marlins

Marlins selecteren Zach Brzykcy

Brzykcy voegt zich bij een Miami-rotation die momenteel wordt aangevoerd door Meyer (2.97 ERA, 5-0) maar sterk afhankelijk is van Alcantara (4.66 ERA) en Junk (4.80 ERA, 3-5). De zet behandelt rotatiediepte terwijl Miami met 26-33 staat en een runverschil van -20 heeft.

Miami Marlins

Janson Junk: Zal niet starten, kan naar IL gaan

Junk (ERA 4,80, 3-5) verlaat Miamis rotation zondag tegen NYM; met Eury Pérez al uitgeschakeld (gracilisspanning), hebben de Marlins te kampen met diepteproblemen in een al fragiel team. Miamis rotation zou sterk afhankelijk zijn van de resterende starters als Junk naar de IL gaat.

Janson Junk

Eury Pérez

Miami Marlins

Eury Pérez mist acht weken met spierblessure aan adductoren

Pérez' ERA van 4,60 en zijn record van 3-6 maakten hem kwetsbaar in Miamis rotatie, maar zijn K/9 van 10,34 over 62,2 innings verzwakt de Marlins achter Max Meyer (2,52 ERA, 5-0). Josh Ekness (1,69 ERA, beperkte steekproef) erft een rol als vierde starter in een rotatie die al verankerd wordt door Meyer en Alcántara (4,66 ERA, 3-4).

Max Meyer

Eury Pérez

Josh Ekness

Miami Marlins

New York Mets — Nieuws

George Kirby lijdt vijfde verlies tegen Mets

Kirby's ERA van 3,77 en K/9 van 7,18 blijven solide, maar vier verdiende runs in vier innings woensdag wijzen op recente problemen in een seizoen waarin hij een xwOBA van 0,294 heeft genoteerd. Seattle (21-40) staat 11,5 spelen achter in de AL West met beperkte speelruimte voor rotatie-inefficiëntie.

George Kirby

New York Mets

Mets spelen 12 extra-inning games; drie meer dan enig ander team

NYM (26-34, -14 run verschil) is 4-6 in de laatste 10 en 11-19 uit—extra-inning games stellen bullpen-diepte bloot en verminderen rust, wat hun al zwakke run verschil verergert. Harrison (1.57 ERA, 15 SO in 14.2 IP) speelt tegen een MIL-team terwijl Gausman (3.13 ERA, K/9 8.61) tegen Braves-starters Elder (2.50 ERA) en Sale (2.02 ERA) aantreed in een wedstrijd die Atlantas eliterotatie begunstigt.

Atlanta Braves

New York Mets

Mets selecteren Cionel Perez, wijzen Anderson Severino aan

Petersons ERA van 5.57 en zijn record van 0-4 over 5 starts rechtvaardigen dieptebewegingen in de rotatie, hoewel de Triple-A-prestaties van Perez nog niet beschikbaar zijn om de onmiddellijke impact te beoordelen. New York heeft een record van 24-33 met een verschil van -27 runs en heeft rotatiestabiliteit nodig achter Peraltas ERA van 3.54.

Anderson Severino

New York Mets

Manaea neemt plaats van Peterson in Mets-rotatie

Petersons ERA van 5,57 en zijn 0-4 record over 5 starts rechtvaardigen de wissel, hoewel Manaea aankomt met een ERA van 5,56 en geen innings dit seizoen—NYM blijft 23-33 staan (-29 run-verschil) op zoek naar rotatiestabiliteit achter Peraltas ERA van 3,52.

Sean Manaea

New York Mets

Rays Tekenen Buitenveldspeler Austin Slater voor Minor League Contract

Slater (.209 AVG, .233 xwOBA in 2026) sluit zich deze seizoen aan bij Tampa Bay's vierde organisatie nadat hij door de Mets werd afgekeurd. De Rays (34-17, +38 run differential) voegen diepte toe aan een AL East-leidende selectie.

Austin Slater