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Mets Face Braves: Pitching Duel at Citi Field
13 Jun
Summary
- Nolan McLean starts for Mets, Spencer Strider for Braves.
- Braves lead NL East; Mets are fifth in the division.
- Key players on both teams are on the injured list.
The New York Mets are set to host the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field for the first game of a three-game series on Friday. The matchup is scheduled to begin at 7:15 p.m. ET. Nolan McLean (3-4, 3.98 ERA) is slated to start for the Mets, who currently hold a 30-38 record and sit fifth in the NL East standings.
Opposing McLean will be Spencer Strider (4-1, 4.00 ERA) for the Braves. Atlanta boasts a dominant 45-23 record, leading the NL East. Notably, both teams are grappling with extensive injury lists, potentially impacting their lineups and pitching rotations throughout the series.
Fans can catch the game on Apple TV+. Betting odds favor the Mets slightly on the moneyline at -125, with the Braves as underdogs at +105. The over/under for the game is set at 8 runs.
