Oakland Athletics @ New York Mets - August 15, 2024

Alright, folks, the stage is set for an exciting showdown at Citi Field as our New York Mets take on the Oakland Athletics this Thursday. Grab your lucky jersey and settle into your seats because this game promises to be one for the books.

First up on the mound for the Athletics is Mitch Spence. Now, I won’t sugarcoat it; his season stats show a win-loss record of 7-8 with a 4.3 ERA. He’s got decent strikeout numbers but has struggled a bit lately, allowing opponents to find ways to capitalize on mistakes. Remember that last matchup? The Mets absolutely lit him up during their last meeting—a crushing 9-1 victory! That was not just a loss; it was a statement that we can’t overlook heading into this game.

On the flip side, our ace Jose Quintana will be taking charge for the Mets. With his record standing at 6-8 and an ERA hovering around 4.3, he’s been solid enough to get us through some tough times this season. What I love about Quintana is his ability to stay composed under pressure. He may have had a rough patch recently (the team’s been struggling collectively), but let me tell you—he’s hungry for redemption after not getting much run support in prior outings.

When you look at both teams’ batting stats per game, it’s clear where our advantage lies: we’re scoring an average of about 4.8 runs compared to Oakland’s mere 4.0 runs per game. Our boys are also getting more hits—8.5 against their 7.7—which suggests we’ve got the firepower needed to put some serious runs on the board tonight.

Sure, we have stumbled a bit lately with a painful stretch of losing games—but I’m telling you now: playing at home always gives us that extra boost! And don’t forget our loyal fans—they create an atmosphere that makes it hard for any opposing team to feel comfortable.

Betting odds opened with us as -152 moneyline favorites versus Oakland—it’s clear which way oddsmakers see this going too! And as far as totals go? I’m leaning toward ‘over’ considering both teams combined scored double digits in their last encounter! The A’s might find ways to sneak in some runs here and there, especially if they catch Quintana off guard or if he doesn’t have his best stuff tonight.

All signs point towards another Mets victory today as we continue pushing through August with pride and determination! It’s time for my boys in blue and orange to get back on track and reclaim that momentum we so desperately need!

So strap in tight because tonight is our night—let’s make some noise and cheer our beloved Mets to victory over those Athletics! Let’s do this! 🎉⚾️ #LGM