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Mets & Astros Clash in Series Decider
30 Aug
Summary
- The series is tied 1-1 heading into the final game.
- Zach Thornton starts for the Mets against Ethan Pecko for the Astros.
- The game is scheduled for Sunday at 3:10 p.m. ET at Citi Field.
The New York Mets and Houston Astros are preparing for a pivotal series finale on Sunday at 3:10 p.m. ET. With the series standing at 1-1, the deciding game will feature Zach Thornton (3-4, 2.88 ERA) on the mound for the Mets, who hold a 61-75 record and sit fifth in the NL East. The Astros, leading the AL West with a 68-68 record, are expected to start Ethan Pecko (0-0, 7.88 ERA).
The game will take place at Citi Field. Spectators can watch the contest on NBC/Peacock or stream it live via Fubo. Several players are currently on the injured list for both teams, including Mark Vientos and Devin Williams for the Mets, and Mike Burrows and Carlos Correa for the Astros.
Notable player statistics include Juan Soto's .941 OPS with 21 home runs and Yordan Alvarez's MLB-leading 1.049 OPS with 37 home runs. Carson Benge also boasts 19 stolen bases, while Isaac Paredes has driven in 73 runs.
