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Game Overview
The Mets are red-hot coming into this series finale, riding a six-game winning streak including two straight over the Giants in San Francisco. New York has been excelling in close games, going 7-3 in their last 10 while outscoring opponents by nine runs during that stretch. The Giants, meanwhile, have lost 8 of their last 10 and have been unable to generate consistent offense, posting a .248 batting average but a bloated 4.60 ERA during this slump. The Mets have dominated the head-to-head this season, taking the first two games of this series by margins of 8-1 and 2-1.
Key Matchups & Analysis
- Senga's Dominant Return Season
Kodai Senga has been magnificent since returning from injury, posting a 1.79 ERA across 80.2 innings with 79 strikeouts. His ghost fork remains one of baseball's most unhittable pitches, and he's limited opponents to two or fewer runs in 10 of his 13 starts this season. - Giants' Matt Gage Making Spot Start
With Landen Roupp landing on the IL with elbow inflammation, the Giants turn to lefty Matt Gage, who hasn't allowed an earned run in his 5.2 innings of relief work this season. However, this marks his first MLB start and represents a significant downgrade from their usual rotation options. - Oracle Park Suppression Factor
Oracle Park ranks as the third-most pitcher-friendly venue in baseball with a runs factor of 0.916 and home run factor of 0.784. This benefits both pitchers, but particularly helps Senga who already excels at limiting hard contact. - Mets' Bullpen Advantage
New York's bullpen has been strengthened by the addition of Gregory Soto, who joins Edwin Díaz (22 saves) and Reed Garrett (19 holds). The Giants' relievers have been reliable but taxed during their recent struggles, with Camilo Doval (15 saves) showing some inconsistency.