Tampa Bay Rays Seek Sweep Against New York Mets at Citi Field

NEW YORK CITY, NY — The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to complete a weekend sweep against the New York Mets on Sunday, June 15, at Citi Field. After winning the first two games in the series, the Rays hope to hand the Mets their first sweep of the season.

The Mets, currently holding the best record in the National League at 45-26, face a Rays team that has taken off, winning 17 of their last 23 games. The action begins at 1:40 p.m. ET, with the Rays opening as the underdog at +139 against the Mets who are favored at -166.

Junior Caminero, a key player for the Rays, has excelled recently. He leads the team with 16 home runs and 42 runs batted in, ranking 12th in MLB in home runs and 25th in RBIs. Despite a dip in performance early June, Caminero continues to be a vital asset in Tampa Bay’s lineup.

On the mound, Griffin Canning is set to pitch for the Mets. He has struggled lately, with a rising ERA of 3.22 after allowing four runs in his last start. Canning will face Shane Baz, a pitcher for the Rays with inconsistent recent results.

The total runs for the matchup are set at eight, with the over at -106 odds and the under at -115. Both teams feature strong bullpens, but Tampa Bay’s recent offensive surge includes scoring 15 runs in the first two games of this series. The matchup promises excitement as both teams look to build momentum.

“This series has shown that both teams can score,” noted one betting expert. “With both offenses heating up and strong hitters like Caminero, there’s an excellent chance the over will hit.”

As the teams prepare for the series finale, the atmosphere at Citi Field is expected to be electric, with fans eager to see if the Mets can withstand the Rays’ hot streak and avoid the sweep.