The New York Mets (57-70) will meet the San Diego Padres (68-59) on Wednesday at 1:10 p.m. EDT in New York. The game is the final contest of a three‑game series, and the victor will claim the series win.
Pitching matchup
San Diego is slated to start right‑hander Michael King, who holds an 8-8 record with a 3.41 ERA, a 1.19 WHIP and 124 strikeouts this season. New York counters with left‑hander Robert Stock, who is 0-2 with a 6.57 ERA, a 1.86 WHIP and 13 strikeouts.
Recent performance
The Mets have posted a 6-4 record in their last ten games, batting .239 and posting a 3.93 ERA. Their overall home record stands at 29-35, while their pitchers rank seventh in the National League with a collective 4.08 ERA.
The Padres come into the game on an 8-2 run over their last ten outings, hitting .260 and posting a 2.40 ERA. On the road they are 31-33, and they have been especially effective when they hit at least two home runs, posting a 23-12 record in those games.
Season series context
This is the sixth meeting between the clubs this season. The Mets currently lead the season series 3-2, but the Padres have the chance to even the tally with a win on Wednesday.
Key hitters
For New York, shortstop Bo Bichette has compiled 21 doubles, two triples and 12 home runs. Outfielder Luis Torrens has gone 10-for-21 with five homers and 11 RBIs in his last ten games.
San Diego’s offense is anchored by third baseman Manny Machado, who has recorded 20 doubles, 24 home runs and 71 RBIs while batting .217. Jake Cronenworth has contributed 11 hits in 41 at‑bats, including a double and a home run over his recent ten‑game stretch.
Injury updates
The Mets are missing several players on the injured list, including Justin Hagenman (rib, 60‑day), Mark Vientos (hand, 10‑day), Cionel Perez (forearm, 15‑day), Devin Williams (shoulder, 15‑day), Juan Soto (calf, 10‑day), Reed Garrett (elbow, 60‑day), and Tylor Megill (elbow, 60‑day).
The Padres also have a long list of injured players: Samad Taylor (oblique, 10‑day), Nick Pivetta (elbow, 60‑day), Lucas Giolito (elbow, 15‑day), Jason Adam (shoulder, 60‑day), Joe Musgrove (elbow, 60‑day), Miguel Andujar (wrist, 10‑day), Ramon Laureano (hip, 60‑day) and Bryan Hoeing (elbow, 60‑day).
Betting line
Oddsmakers have the Padres favored at -132, with the Mets at +115. The over/under is set at 8½ runs.
The outcome of Wednesday’s game will determine which club walks away with the series win and could influence momentum heading into the final weeks of the regular season for both teams.
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