Mets and Pirates to face off in critical series with implications for 2024 draft lottery
Key points:
- The Mets and Pirates, both struggling teams, will face off in a three-game series.
- The series will have implications on the 2024 draft lottery.
- The Pirates had a strong start to the season but have since tapered off.
The New York Mets will face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three-game series with draft implications. Both teams are struggling this season and are looking to play out the rest of the year. The Mets had a rough series against the Braves but managed to salvage a win. They will need to bounce back against the Pirates and hope that key players like Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo stay healthy. The Pirates have some interesting young players and will be bolstered by the presence of Andrew McCutchen. While this series won’t have a significant impact on the 2023 season, it will affect the 2024 draft lottery standings. The Mets would benefit from losing this series, although it may not be what fans want to hear. The pitching matchups for the series are Quinn Priester vs. Carlos Carrasco, Bailey Falter vs. David Peterson, and Johan Oviendo vs. Tylor Megill.
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