The 71-85 New York Mets waltz into Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, dragging a 35-40 road record that proves traveling hasn't magically solved their problems. First pitch is slated for 8:05 PM EDT on MLB.TV, where viewers can watch two lineups try to out-slump each other—New York is hitting a crisp .239 on the year, while the 78-78 Texas Rangers proudly boast a .243 mark that barely qualifies as a brag. Texas sports a slightly higher 4.28 team ERA compared to the Mets' 4.17, so expect plenty of action for anyone who enjoys watching mediocre pitching meet timid swinging.
Right-hander Nolan McLean gets the nod for New York, carrying an 11-10 record, a tidy 3.18 ERA, and 189 strikeouts that suggest he deserves far better than the run support he usually gets. The Mets will be navigating this trip without bullpen arm Devin Williams and first baseman Jared Young, because no New York road trip is complete without a pit stop at the injured list. Meanwhile, Texas sits dead even at .500, offering just enough stability to make Mets fans nervous about another late-season collapse. Head over to StreakChat to lock in your pick or join the debate before first pitch!