First pitch is scheduled for 1:40 PM ET
Venue: Citi Field, Flushing, Queens, NY
TV/Streaming: SNY (Mets), NBC Sports California (Athletics), MLB.TV
2026 MLB Regular Season – Interleague Series Rubber-Match / Sweep Opportunity (Finale of 3-Game Set)
Weather Updates
Gametime Forecast (Citi Field): Partly cloudy to mostly sunny, 54-57°F, 0% chance of precipitation, humidity ~55-60%. Winds 10-12 mph SSE (light breeze blowing toward the outfield / right-center).
Cool early-season conditions with a modest carry for fly balls to right-center. No rain delays expected — classic April baseball that slightly favors pitchers early but could produce a few extra-base hits or homers later if the breeze holds. Ballpark factors project a modest run-suppression environment overall.
Team Records & Standings Context
The Athletics enter at 7-7 and sit 2nd in the AL West with a 5-6 road record. They have already taken the first two games of this series and are riding momentum after a strong start to the young season. The Mets are 7-8 and 4th in the NL East with a 3-5 home mark. They are mired in a four-game losing streak and desperately need a series win (or at least a split) at Citi Field to stabilize their early-season slide.
Recent Team Form
Athletics (last 5-10 games): 6-4 overall and winners of four straight (including the first two games of this series). Offense has been opportunistic, and the staff has posted a solid ERA in the low-3.00s lately. They are averaging ~4.5 runs per game while playing tight, low-scoring baseball on the road.
Mets (recent form): 3-7 in the last 10 and losers of four straight (including an 11-6 defeat on Saturday). The lineup has struggled to generate consistent offense, and the bullpen has been taxed. New York is averaging ~4.2 runs per game with a team ERA hovering around 4.50.
Injury Report
Athletics:
Brent Rooker (RF/DH) – Day-to-Day (undisclosed; exited April 9 game)
Gunnar Hoglund (SP) – 60-Day IL (knee / hip impingement; out until late May or longer)
Additional depth pieces (including a DH oblique strain noted earlier in the week) have required roster adjustments, but the core rotation and lineup remain largely intact for today.
Mets:
Juan Soto (RF) – 10-Day IL (right calf strain; expected return ~April 21)
Clay Holmes (SP) – Day-to-Day (left hamstring tightness; hopes to return ~April 15)
A.J. Minter (RP) – 15-Day IL (lat)
Nate Lavender (RP) – 7-Day IL
Brandon Waddell (RP) – 7-Day IL
Additional longer-term absences (e.g., Justin Hagenman 60-Day IL – rib) have thinned the bullpen and outfield depth significantly.
Projected Lineups & Key Player Matchups
Athletics (projected):
Lineup highlights: Speed-and-power mix up top; key contributors include recent hot bats in the middle order and opportunistic base-running.
Starting Pitcher: Aaron Civale (RHP, 1-0, 2.70 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 9 K in 10.0 IP)
Mets (projected):
Lineup highlights: Power threats (without Soto) including Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and others; depleted outfield forces creative positioning.
Starting Pitcher: Freddy Peralta (RHP, 1-0, 4.80 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 19 K)
Notable Matchups:
Civale (strong early command, low ERA) vs. Mets’ patient but injury-hit lineup.
Peralta (high strikeout upside but elevated ERA) vs. Athletics’ balanced, opportunistic attack.
Bullpens: Athletics’ relief has been reliable; Mets’ pen is thin and overworked.
Citi Field factor: Light wind out to right-center could help pull hitters on both sides modestly.
Series History
The Athletics lead the 2026 season series 2-0 (wins in Games 1 and 2). Historically, the clubs have been competitive in recent head-to-heads, but 2026 matchups at Citi Field have favored the hotter visiting team early in the year.
Betting Trends
Athletics: Strong on the road in recent wins; covering as underdogs and trending Under in low-scoring Civale starts.
Mets: 1-4 last 5 overall; 0-5 ATS recently; home unders have been reliable amid offensive struggles.
Series-specific: First two games stayed competitive/low-to-moderate scoring; today’s pitching matchup and cool weather tilt toward the Under.
Pitching edge: Civale’s 2.70 ERA gives Oakland the clear mound advantage.
Game Odds
Athletics 7
New York Mets – 171
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 11, 2026
