Intense Rays vs Mets clash at Citi Field, Rasmussen faces Megill

Tampa Bay Rays continue their visit to New York Mets’ home ground with a 1-0 series lead. The second game will feature Drew Rasmussen from Rays with 2.22 ERA — against Tylor Megill from Mets with 3.76 ERA.

New York Mets — leading the NL East division — have shown remarkable dominance at home with 27 wins from 35 games. Meanwhile, Rays — third place in AL East — remain solid in away games with a 14-12 record.

Pete Alonso leads Mets with 17 home runs and 63 RBIs, supported by Jeff McNeil‘s impressive performance with four home runs in the last 10 games. For Rays, Yandy Diaz has been outstanding with 15 hits from 39 at-bats.

• Mets: Batting average 0.258, ERA 3.10
• Rays: Batting average 0.251, ERA 3.56

“We have a very good home record and want to maintain it,” said the Mets manager before the game.