The Athletics are rolling into Citi Field with a 5-7 record, looking to test the Mets' mettle against their own 7-6 mark. J.T. Ginn (RHP, #35) is set to toe the rubber for Oakland, while Clay Holmes (RHP, #35) will try to keep the Mets' ERA lead intact - 4.75 for the Athletics versus 3.21 for New York. It's no secret the Mets have been hit harder by injuries, with Nate Lavender on the 7-Day IL and Jorge Polanco's status hanging by a thread as Day-To-Day.
The real question here is whether the Athletics can cash in on the Mets' vulnerabilities, particularly with Holmes on the mound. Given the Mets' .243 batting average versus the Athletics' .227, this could get messy. The Athletics' lineup might just exploit Holmes' occasional lapses, or maybe the Mets will remind us why their pitching staff is among the best. Make your pick or join the discussion on StreakChat!