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Mets Aim to Extend June Surge in Series Opener Against Nationals

Griffin Canning takes the mound against MacKenzie Gore in tonight’s opener that highlights New York’s league-leading batting surge in June.

Mets' Jeff McNeil drove in the winning run on Tuesday night.
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Overview

  • The Mets hold a 42-24 overall record and a 24-7 mark at home, securing first place in the NL East.
  • New York’s offense has produced 50 runs this month, reaching at least five runs in six of eight games.
  • The Nationals have scored a major league-low 11 runs in June and sit at 30-35, third in the NL East.
  • Probable starters are Griffin Canning (6-2, 2.90 ERA) for the Mets and MacKenzie Gore (3-5, 2.87 ERA) for Washington.
  • Nationals manager Dave Martinez is weighing lineup changes to try to jump-start a struggling offense.