Mets vs Giants: Series Decider at Home | California News

0:00It's September 6th. This is California News today. AI powered stories from your city. I'm Corey with the story. Alright, let's talk baseball. Today the New York Mets and the San Francisco Giants are facing off in the rubber match of their three game series. The scores tied up one game apiece, so this afternoon's contest is all about who takes the series. The Mets are playing at home, but neither team has had a stellar season so far, with both sitting near the bottom of their respective divisions. This is the seven time these two clubs have gone head to head this year, and the Mets have held the edge, winning four of the previous six games. However, looking at their recent performance, both teams have been struggling. The Mets are four and six in their last ten, while the Giants are five and five. Both pitching staffs have been giving up a lot of runs, so expect a high scoring affair. On the Giants side, Bryce Eldridge has been a consistent bat with 20 doubles and 15 gamers, driving in 45 runs. For the Mets, Francisco Lindor has been heating up lately, with three homers and five RBI's

1:04in his last ten games. It's going to be interesting to see if these guys can keep that momentum going when it matters most. The injury report for both teams is pretty extensive, which definitely adds another layer to this match up. The Mets have several key players on the injured list, including Devon Williams and Jorge Polanco. The Giants are dealing with even more absences, with a long list of players sidelined. It's a testament to the depth of these rosters when so many guys are sidelined. So as the sun sets on the series, one team will walk away with bragging rights. With the Mets having the home field advantage and the season series lead, they might have a slight edge. But in baseball, anything can happen, especially when both teams are looking to finish strong.