Friday, May 29, 2026 • 7:10 PM
Citi Field • Flushing, NY
RHP Max Meyer (5-0, 2.52) vs. RHP Freddy Peralta (3-4, 3.52)
WPIX

The Mets finally snapped their five-game losing streak and welcome the team that started that streak to town for a three-game set. The Marlins swept the Mets last weekend behind strong pitching and the Mets’ quiet (almost silent) bats. The series ended with the Marlins hitting a walk-off grand slam against Devin Williams to win 4-0.

The Mets had a demon-exorcising game on Wednesday. Juan Soto hit his sixth home run in seven games. Eric Wagaman hit a home run, which was also his first hit as a Met. The club scored six runs off seven hits. The pitching held the Reds to four runs despite them recording eight hits and nine walks. Cincinnati loaded the bases in the ninth inning, but Williams was able to work his way out of the jam without allowing a run. Hopefully this allows everyone to relax and power through the Marlins this weekend.

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Mets Lineup

  1. Carson Benge – RF
  2. Bo Bichette – SS
  3. Juan Soto – LF
  4. Jared Young – DH
  5. A.J. Ewing – CF
  6. Mark Vientos – 1B
  7. Brett Baty – 3B
  8. Marcus Semien – 2B
  9. Luis Torrens – C

Starting Pitcher: Freddy Peralta

Peralta has thrown 61 1/3 innings over 11 starts this season with a 3.52 ERA, 4.14 FIP, 1.272 WHIP and a 112 ERA+. He was able to power through seven innings for the first time this season last weekend against the Marlins. He allowed four runs on eight hits while striking out nine. In his last two starts, he has allowed seven runs over 12 innings.

The Marlins have the following career numbers against Peralta:

Opposing Lineup

  1. Xavier Edwards – 2B
  2. Liam Hicks – 1B
  3. Otto Lopez – SS
  4. Kyle Stowers – LF
  5. Jakob Marsee – CF
  6. Connor Norby – DH
  7. Owen Caissie – RF
  8. Javier Sanoja – 3B
  9. Joe Mack – C

The Mets’ bats will get another chance against Meyer. He has pitched 60 2/3 innings over 11 games with a 2.52 ERA, 2.98 FIP, 1.055 WHIP and a 160 ERA+. He held the Mets to one hit and no runs over seven innings last weekend. In his last two starts, he has allowed only four hits with no runs while striking out 14 batters over 13 innings.

The Mets have the following career stats against Meyer:

  • Brett Baty 0-4, BB, 4 K
  • Carson Benge 0-3, 2 K
  • Bo Bichette 0-3, K
  • A.J. Ewing 0-3, 3 K
  • MJ Melendez 0-2
  • Marcus Semien 0-3
  • Hayden Senger 0-2, K
  • Juan Soto 0-5, BB
  • Luis Torrens 0-1, BB
  • Mark Vientos 3-6, 2B, BB

Game Notes

  • Manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters that he “wouldn’t be surprised” if Francisco Alvarez begins a rehab assignment next week, and that he looks “pretty normal” just a little over two weeks removed from undergoing right meniscus surgery.
  • Mendoza added that David Peterson is set to move to the bullpen. Sean Manaea will take over his role as either a starter or the bulk reliever following an opener.

Three Things To Watch For

  1. Juan Soto. Juan Soto is doing Juan Soto things. In his last seven games, Soto has gone 9-for-24 at the plate with six home runs, slashing an absurd .375/.423/1.125. In his last 12 games, he has gone 17-for-44 with eight home runs and seven walks, slashing .386/.471/.932. He is now slugging .594 on the season, which is the second-highest mark of his career. He also has a 180 OPS+, which is the second-highest in his career. If the Mets can turn it around this season, it’s going to be because of a Herculean effort from Soto.
  2. Please, do not walk this way. The Mets walked nine batters on Wednesday and have walked 211 this season, which is the eighth-most in the majors. This was a struggle for the 2025 Mets as well, who allowed the seventh-most free passes in the majors.
  3. Mark Vientos. In his last seven games, Vientos has gone 3-for-24 at the plate with one RBI and 7 Ks (.125/.160/.125). As Vientos continues to hit behind Soto, and while Soto continues scorch the cover off of the baseball, pitchers will start working around Soto to get to Vientos. Vientos is the only player in the lineup who has hit Meyer well. Maybe some magic happens tonight!

Let’s go Mets!