New York Mets Announce Lineup for Pivotal Game 3 at Citi Field

As playoff baseball returns to Citi Field, anticipation builds around the New York Mets‘ critical third game in the National League Division Series. The matchup, set for this afternoon, sees the Mets taking the field with an unchanged lineup from their Game 1 victory against the Philadelphia Phillies.

For today’s face-off, which is crucial in determining who will advance further into the postseason, the Mets’ management announced their plan to replicate their successful strategy from Game 1. This move includes maintaining Jesse Winker in the designated hitter position and Tyrone Taylor in the centerfield slot.

The confirmed lineup is as follows: Francisco Lindor will play shortstop, while Mark Vientos occupies third base. In the outfield, Brandon Nimmo takes on left field. Pete Alonso is positioned at first base, with Jose Iglesias at second. Starling Marte will cover the right field, and Francisco Álvarez will serve as catcher. The starting pitcher for the Mets is left-handed Sean Manaea.

This game marks a notable return for Lindor, who is playing at Citi Field for the first time in nearly a month. His last appearance here was against the Cincinnati Reds on September 8. Mets fans are eager to see how Lindor and his teammates perform in this pivotal home game.