Looking for a series sweep, Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets (75-64) play the Boston Red Sox (70-69) on Wednesday at Citi Field, with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET.
Keep reading to see how to watch the New York-Boston matchup in the article below.
When is Mets vs. Red Sox and when does it start?
Where to watch Mets vs. Red Sox
The Mets and Red Sox will hit the field at Citi Field for this matchup on Sept. 4, and if you would like to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on SNY.
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Mets vs. Red Sox Game Preview
These clubs meet again after the Mets beat the Red Sox 7-2 yesterday. David Peterson picked up the win for the Mets (6.0 IP, 1 R, 6 H, 11 K), and Lindor led the way offensively (2-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI). Kutter Crawford (6.0 IP, 2 R, 1 H, 8 K) was credited with the loss for the Red Sox.
Mets Stats, Odds & Insights
The Mets have won 57.8% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (48-35).
New York averages 1.3 home runs per game to rank sixth in MLB play with 178 total home runs.
The Mets rank eighth in baseball, slugging .420.
New York has the 15th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (4.03).
The Mets average MLB’s 20th-ranked WHIP (1.284).
Red Sox Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Red Sox have won 32 out of the 70 games, or 45.7%, in which they’ve been the underdog.
Boston’s 172 home runs rank eighth in Major League Baseball.
The Red Sox are fifth in MLB with a .431 slugging percentage this season.
Boston has pitched to a 4.15 ERA this season, which ranks 17th in baseball.
The Red Sox have a combined WHIP of 1.253 as a pitching staff, which ranks 14th in MLB.
Mets Starter Recent Performance: Tylor Megill
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at White Sox | Aug. 30 | 5.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
vs. Twins | July 31 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
vs. Braves | July 27 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
vs. Astros | June 29 | 5.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
at Cubs | June 22 | 3.0 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
Red Sox Starter Recent Performance: Tanner Houck
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Tigers | Aug. 30 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
vs. Diamondbacks | Aug. 25 | 6.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
at Astros | Aug. 19 | 6.0 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
vs. Rangers | Aug. 14 | 6.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
vs. Astros | Aug. 9 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Mets Key Players to Watch
Tylor Megill makes the start for the Mets, his 11th of the season. He is 3-5 with a 4.82 ERA and 61 strikeouts in 52 1/3 innings pitched.
The righty’s most recent time out was on Saturday against the Chicago White Sox, when he threw 5 1/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up five hits.
The 29-year-old has an ERA of 4.82, with 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in 11 games this season. Opponents are batting .245 against him.
Lindor leads New York in batting average (.273) and runs batted in (84) this season while also slugging 30 homers.
Pete Alonso is slugging .473 this season, with a team-best 31 homers while driving in 78 runs.
Brandon Nimmo is slashing .229/.339/.403 this season for the Mets.
Red Sox Key Players to Watch
The Red Sox will hand the ball to Tanner Houck (8-9) for his 28th start of the season.
The right-hander did not allow a run in six innings pitched on Friday in his last outing, a matchup with the Detroit Tigers.
The 28-year-old has pitched in 27 games this season with an ERA of 3.12 and 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .234.
Jarren Duran paces the Red Sox with a .293 batting average.
Rafael Devers has put his power on display as he paces his team with 28 home runs and 80 RBI.
Ceddanne Rafaela is batting .253 with 20 doubles, five triples, 14 home runs and 15 walks.
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