Juan Soto is officially back in the lineup, making a 1-for-4 splash with an RBI and a run scored on Saturday. It is coming at the perfect time. The Mets are staring down a crucial series win against the Houston Astros today at Citi Field, a 3:10 p.m. showdown on NBC and Peacock. Every early season game matters, and closing out a series against a contender like Houston sets a serious tone.
Soto’s Spark and Young’s Hot Bat Are Turning Heads
The return of Juan Soto is exactly what this Mets offense needed. He delivered instant pop with a timely run scored and a clutch RBI in his first game back on Saturday, going 1-for-4. But Soto is not the only bat making noise. Jared Young has been quietly raking, putting up an impressive .779 OPS. That number is second only to Soto among all Mets players, which is saying something! Young is right there, flashing serious power and consistency, giving this offense a dangerous dimension. Today’s full lineup, ready to back up those hot bats, features Francisco Lindor at short, Bo Bichette at third, Carson Benge in right, Daulton Varsho in center, Christian Walker at first, Luis Robert in left, Yainer Diaz catching, A.J. Ewing also in center, Cam Smith in right, and Luis Torrens catching. This group is poised to make some serious noise.
Thornton Is Locked In For A Must-Win Showdown
On the mound, the Mets have Thornton ready to roll, and this dude has been nothing short of exceptional. His 2.88 ERA through 10 big league starts is absolutely stellar, showcasing consistent dominance. That kind of reliable, lights-out pitching is exactly what you want when trying to close out a series against a tough, veteran team like the Houston Astros. He will be facing a formidable Houston lineup today, featuring dangerous hitters like Jeremy Pena at shortstop, slugger Yordan Alvarez in left field, Isaac Paredes as the designated hitter, veteran Jose Altuve at second base, Marcus Semien also at second, and Nick Allen at third base. Thornton is going to need every ounce of that dominant stuff to shut down these hitters and secure that crucial series victory for the Mets. This is a big spot for him, and he has already shown he can deliver.
Today is all about getting that series win, a statement game early in the season. You can catch all the high-stakes action starting at 3:10 p.m. on NBC, or stream it live on Peacock. Make sure your TV package includes NBC or you have that Peacock subscription ready. Get ready for some gritty, must-watch baseball, because these Mets are hungry to finish this series strong and build some early momentum!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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