San Francisco Giants vs. New York Mets: Preview, Predictions and Picks for May 25, 2024

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May 25, 2024 6:11 AM
The San Francisco Giants, leading the series 1-0, will face the New York Mets on Saturday, May 25 at 1:40 PM at Citi Field. The Giants, with a 26-26 overall record and 11-16 on the road, look to build on their momentum against the struggling Mets, who are 21-29 overall and 10-15 at home.
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Giants vs Mets starting pitchers

  • Luis Severino for New York Mets
  • Jordan Hicks for San Francisco Giants

Giants vs Mets statistics

Stat Giants Mets
Hits 438 (Tied-6th) 411 (Tied-14th)
Batting Average .250 (8th) .238 (17th)
Runs Batted In 215 (13th) 205 (17th)
Runs 227 (Tied-12th) 216 (18th)
Home Runs 50 (Tied-18th) 54 (14th)
Walks 164 (14th) 155 (21st)
Stolen Bases 18 (30th) 37 (Tied-11th)
Strikeouts 409 (18th) 396 (22nd)
Pitches 7613 (11th) 7371 (18th)

New York Mets recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
5/24/24 vs San Francisco Giants L 8-7
5/22/24 @ Cleveland Guardians L 6-3
5/21/24 @ Cleveland Guardians L 7-6
5/20/24 @ Cleveland Guardians L 3-1
5/19/24 @ Miami Marlins W 7-3

San Francisco Giants recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
5/24/24 @ New York Mets W 8-7
5/23/24 @ Pittsburgh Pirates W 7-6
5/22/24 @ Pittsburgh Pirates W 9-5 F/10
5/21/24 @ Pittsburgh Pirates L 7-6 F/10
5/19/24 vs Colorado Rockies W 4-1

Giants vs Mets predictions

As the San Francisco Giants take on the New York Mets, I'm expecting a big game from some of their key players. Matt Chapman is due for a breakout performance, and I think he'll come through with a couple of RBIs and a home run. Thairo Estrada has been consistent all season, and I see him getting a couple of hits and scoring a run. Meanwhile, LaMonte Wade Jr. is on a tear, and I think he'll continue his hot streak with a multi-hit game.

On the Mets' side, Pete Alonso is always a threat, and I think he'll come through with a big home run in this one. Starling Marte is another player who's been producing lately, and I see him getting a couple of hits and swiping a base. Francisco Lindor is due for a big game, and I think he'll come through with a few RBIs and a couple of hits. J.D. Martinez has been quiet lately, but I think he'll break out of his slump with a big game.

Overall, I think this is going to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams putting up some big numbers. But in the end, I think the Mets' offense will be too much for the Giants to handle. With Alonso and Lindor leading the charge, I think the Mets will come out on top in this one, winning 7-5.

New York Mets injuries

  • Cristopher Larez (SS): Suspension
  • David Peterson (SP): 60-Day-IL
  • Drew Smith (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Drew Gilbert (CF): Day-To-Day
  • Jett Williams (SS): Day-To-Day

San Francisco Giants injuries

  • Austin Slater (RF): 7-Day IL
  • Nick Ahmed (SS): 10-Day-IL
  • Will Bednar (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Trevor Mcdonald (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Ethan Small (SP): 60-Day-IL

Giants vs Mets game info

Venue Citi Field
Location Queens, New York
First pitch Sat 1:40 PM
Temperature 67°
Chance of Rain 0%

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