Mets vs Giants Preview: Pitching Showdown Heats Up
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Game overview and setting the scene
Tonight the Mets visit Oracle Park to face the Giants on April 3. Fans will feel the wind off the bay while pitchers hunt strikeouts and weak contact. The Mets lean on Kodai Senga and new addition Freddy Peralta for solid starts. Meanwhile, Logan Webb anchors the Giants and will try to pitch deep into the game.
Mets pitching, bullpen changes and injuries
The Mets' staff mixes veterans and new arms who must stabilize the rotation. Senga offers an electric fastball and a ghost fork, although injuries limited him last year. Devin Williams takes over ninth-inning duties after Edwin Díaz left. Several relievers are hurt, including Justin Hagenman on the 60-day IL with a rib fracture.
Giants rotation and offensive leaders
Logan Webb is the Giants' dependable starter who often pitches deep into games. Robbie Ray supports him to form a steady one-two punch. Rafael Devers brings power to San Francisco's lineup and can drive in runs. The Giants hope steady pitching lets their defense and hitters carry more of the game workload.
Matchups, storylines and what to watch
Watch Juan Soto's status; he is day-to-day with soreness and could return April 4. The Mets trail in a three-game losing streak early in the season, so pitching consistency matters now. Expect battles between Mets starters and Giants' Webb and Ray. Also watch how new closer Devin Williams handles high-pressure ninth innings.
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