New York is already in a celebratory mood after winning their first NBA title since 1973, but let’s talk about the fate of the New York Mets, as the Atlanta Braves look to close this series with a win.
Bryce Elder’s last outing resulted in six solid innings pitched, allowing two hits, two earned runs and getting four strikeouts. In the last few games in the series, the Mets found ways to get on the board, so the key will be to strike early and hold them off for as long as possible, in hopes that the Braves’ offense can carry their weight.
The Braves’ rotation is trying to hold it together, though injuries amount to more pressure on the starters to overperform. The skillset is undeniable; it’s a matter of execution and starting strong that’ll set them apart and lead to making their presence known in Citi Field.
Freddy Peralta is no walk in the park either. Don’t judge him by his last few starts. Currently holding a 4.04 ERA to Elder’s 2.66, Peralta is going through one of those rough patches, but in an interview with the New York Post, he explained that he’s started to realize that his fundamentals were lacking as of late; however, he’s confident that he’s going to identify the issue and turn things around.
The question is, will he figure it out in today’s matchup and put a stop to the Braves’ offense?
It’s all happening this afternoon in Citi Field. New York is already celebrating one win; will the Braves give them another, or close out dominantly, as they’ve continued to do throughout the season?
Tune in at 1:40 p.m. EDT to find out. Until then, come back to visit us when we discuss the solidified lineups.
Game Date/Time: Saturday, June 14, 1:40 p.m. EDT
Location: Citi Field, Queens, NY
TV: BravesVision, Gray TV
Radio: 680 AM / 93.7 FM The Fan
