Mets Take on Orioles Tonight at Citi Field

It’s game day for the New York Mets as they face off against the Baltimore Orioles tonight at Citi Field. The matchup is set for 7:10 PM EST, and after a thrilling walk-off victory last night, the Mets are eager to keep the momentum going.

In an exciting finish, Francisco Alvarez launched a home run in the bottom of the ninth, leading the Mets to a nail-biting 4-3 win over the Orioles. This win brought the Mets closer to the Atlanta Braves, now only 1½ games away from the final Wild Card spot in the National League.

The Mets have struggles lately, going 4-6 in their last ten games, but are looking to improve their 34-32 record at home this season. Their run differential stands at +30, which reflects a competitive season overall.

On the other hand, the Baltimore Orioles are in a tight race for the top spot in the American League East, trailing the Yankees by just half a game. They’ve had a mixed bag recently, going 5-5 in their last ten. With a strong road record of 36-25, they enter this game with a hefty run differential of +89.

The pitching duel tonight features Dean Kremer for the Orioles and Jose Quintana for the Mets. Kremer has a 5-9 record and a 4.48 ERA, while Quintana, sporting a 6-8 record, carries a 4.26 ERA. This sets up an intriguing battle on the mound.

Some key players to watch include Ryan Mountcastle, who has shown solid numbers against Quintana, and Francisco Lindor, who has also had his way with Kremer in past matchups. Meanwhile, J.D. Martinez has a history of performing well against the Orioles, having homered 36 times in his career against them.

As the excitement builds for tonight’s game, fans are gearing up to see if the Mets can pull off another win and continue their push for the playoffs. The odds are slightly in favor of the Mets with a moneyline of -120, while the over/under is set at 8.5 runs.