Mets vs Marlins Preview: Heroic pitching showdown in Week 61

The Mets are dealing with big losses right now. Francisco Lindor, their star shortstop, won't be back until mid-June because of a calf strain. Luis Robert Jr. sits out with a back injury too. Francisco Alvarez had knee surgery and needs eight weeks to recover. Jorge Polanco might return soon, but he's still working his way back from an Achilles problem. Despite all these missing players, New York is 22-29 and looking to bounce back after losing yesterday 2-1 to Miami. They need wins now.

Freddy Peralta is the Dominican pitcher taking the ball for New York. He's an All-Star who knows how to strike people out. This season, Peralta has one win and a 7.2 ERA so far. He'll face Max Meyer, the Marlins' right-hander who's posted a 5.4 ERA. The pitching matchup matters big-time here. Peralta needs a sharp outing to give the Mets a real chance to win. Meyer's numbers suggest New York might scratch out some runs if they can get good swings.

You saw the drama yesterday! The Mets scored first when Juan Soto rocketed a home run 449 feet to right-center. But Miami answered back. Nick Caissie singled in the fourth inning, scoring a run. Then the Marlins got another run in the second on a sacrifice out. Miami won 2-1 in a tight contest. Today's rematch gives New York a chance to even things up. The Marlins sit at 23-29 at home. This is a must-win moment for either squad.