First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 PM EDT
TV: SNY / NBC Sports California (NBCSCA) / MLB.TV
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Venue & Game Info
Game 2 of a three-game interleague series at Citi Field. The Athletics took Game 1 on Friday night with a 4-0 shutout victory, snapping a Mets scoreless streak and handing New York its third straight loss. This is the Athletics’ first road series of the young season against an NL East club.
Weather Updates
Gametime forecast: Sunny skies with temperatures in the low-to-mid 60s°F (around 62-65°F at first pitch), light-to-moderate winds blowing in from left field (10-16 mph), 0% chance of precipitation, and low humidity. The breeze will play as a suppressor for home runs (especially to left/center), creating classic pitcher-friendly early-April conditions at Citi Field. No delays expected—ideal for a clean, low-scoring afternoon.
Team Records & Standings
Athletics (6-7): 3rd/4th in AL West (~1 GB). 4-6 on the road early but riding a three-game win streak after Friday’s shutout.
Mets (7-7): 3rd in NL East (~1.5-2 GB). 3-4 at home and scuffling with a 2-3 mark in their last five games overall.
Recent Team Forms
Athletics (last 5-6 games trend): Strong 4-1 stretch recently, capped by Friday’s 4-0 road win behind excellent pitching and timely hitting (including a three-run ninth). Offense has been efficient (scoring just enough), and the bullpen has been lockdown. They enter as the hotter club with momentum on the road.
Mets (last 5-6 games trend): 7-7 overall but 1-4 in the last five, including Friday’s shutout home loss. Offense has gone cold (just six hits Friday), and the staff has been stretched. Home games have been competitive but the lineup is searching for consistency without key contributors.
Probable Pitchers & Player Matchups
Athletics: LHP Jacob Lopez (0-1, 6.48 ERA, 2.28 WHIP, 8.1 IP, 6 K, 10 BB)
Lopez has struggled early with command (high walks) and hard contact allowed in limited starts. Small-sample road history is shaky, but the lefty mix could neutralize some righty Mets bats if he locates better. Bullpen depth will be vital given his elevated ERA.
Mets: RHP Kodai Senga (0-1, 3.09 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 11.2 IP, 16 K, 5 BB)
Senga has been dominant in his first two 2026 starts—elite strikeout stuff (including the ghost fork) and strong control. Home starts have played up for him historically; expect him to attack the zone early against an Athletics lineup that strikes out at a high rate.
Key Position Player Matchups
Athletics lineup (McNeil returnee, Langeliers, etc.) vs. Senga’s high-spin righty arsenal — Oakland will need to work counts and avoid the fork; small-sample contact approach vs. Senga favors the pitcher.
Mets lineup (Lindor, McNeil if active, etc.—minus Soto) vs. Lopez’s lefty sinker/slider — New York’s power potential (even without Soto) could exploit Lopez’s walk issues, but recent offensive freeze makes this a must-bounce-back spot.
Early-season pitching edge heavily favors Senga, projecting a low-scoring duel in the wind.
Injury Report
Athletics
Brent Rooker (RF): 10-Day IL (oblique strain)
Gunnar Hoglund (SP): 60-Day IL (sprained right knee)
Additional depth pieces on short-term IL (minor)
Mets (significant impact)
Juan Soto (RF): 10-Day IL (calf) — major offensive loss
Jorge Polanco (2B): Day-to-day (Achilles tendon flare-up; missed Friday)
Clay Holmes (P): Day-to-day (left hamstring tightness; exited Friday)
Longer-term: Reed Garrett (RP – 60-Day IL, elbow/TJ), Tylor Megill (SP – 60-Day IL, elbow/TJ), A.J. Minter (RP – 15-Day IL, lat)
Mets are shorthanded in the outfield and bullpen/rotation depth, which could force early hooks if Senga doesn’t go deep.
Series History
Mets hold the recent edge (7-3 SU in last 10 meetings overall; strong home record vs. Athletics in prior seasons). Totals have leaned OVER in many head-to-heads at Citi Field, but Friday’s 4-0 shutout flipped the script. Athletics lead the current 2026 series 1-0; early momentum favors the visitors after the shutout.
Betting Trends
Total has gone UNDER in 6 of Athletics’ last 7 road games.
Athletics are 4-2 SU in last 6 overall and strong as road underdogs early.
Mets are 2-3 SU in last 5, 1-4 ATS as favorites, and have gone OVER in only 2 of last 5.
Mets 7-3 SU in last 10 vs. AL West foes, but recent offensive woes and injuries temper that.
Friday’s Under result aligns with Senga’s dominance and wind-suppressed power.
Game Odds
Athletics 7.5
New York Mets – 168
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 10, 2026
