First Pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM EDT
Venue: Citi Field, Flushing, NY (New York Mets home)
Weather Updates: Game-time conditions at Citi Field are forecast to be cool and mostly cloudy for early April—temperatures around 52-54°F at first pitch (dropping into the upper 40s by late innings), humidity in the 70-80% range, light winds (5-10 mph, variable but potentially blowing in from left field), and a low precipitation chance (under 10-20%, with any showers brief or post-game). No delays expected; the cooler air could slightly suppress offense and favor pitchers with good command. Layers recommended for fans.
This interleague matchup opens a three-game weekend series between a rebuilding Athletics club and a competitive Mets squad battling in the NL East. The Mets have shown strong pitching early and hold home-field advantage at Citi Field, while the Athletics have been resilient on the road but enter with offensive inconsistencies.
Team Records and Standings Context
Athletics: 5-7 overall (.417 PCT), 4th in AL West (2.5+ GB). Modest run differential early with a focus on young talent and bullpen depth; they are 3-6 on the road but have shown fight in recent series.
New York Mets: 7-6 overall (.538 PCT), 3rd in NL East (1-2 GB). Positive run differential driven by elite starting pitching; they are 3-3 at home and carry momentum from a solid West Coast trip.
The Mets hold the clear early-season edge in form and pitching, making them strong home favorites.
Recent Team Forms
Athletics (last 5 games):
Apr 9: W 1-0 @ New York Yankees
Apr 8: W 3-2 @ New York Yankees
Apr 7: L 5-3 @ New York Yankees
Apr 5: W 12-10 (F/10) vs. Houston Astros
Apr 4: L 11-0 vs. Houston Astros
Recent form: 3-2 (W2 streak; strong bullpen and timely hitting in wins, but offense stalled in blowouts). They enter with positive momentum from the Yankees series.
New York Mets (last 5 games):
Apr 9: L 7-1 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Apr 8: L 7-2 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Apr 7: W 4-3 (F/10) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Apr 5: W 5-2 @ San Francisco Giants
Apr 4: W 9-0 @ San Francisco Giants
Recent form: 3-2 (mixed; pitching dominant in wins but offense cooled in recent home losses). The Mets are 4-3 in their last seven and looking to rebound at Citi Field.
Injury Report
Athletics: DH/OF Brent Rooker is day-to-day (right flank discomfort; exited Apr 9 game and will undergo imaging). RHP Gunnar Hoglund remains on the 60-day IL (lumbar spine strain/hip impingement; no return timetable). Outfield and rotation depth are tested, but the core lineup is mostly intact.
New York Mets: OF Juan Soto is on the 10-day IL (right calf strain; expected to miss 2-3 weeks, return late April). RP A.J. Minter is on the 15-day IL (lat surgery; rehab assignment underway). INF Jorge Polanco is day-to-day (left Achilles tendinitis). Longer-term absences include RHPs Tylor Megill, Dedniel Núñez, Reed Garrett, and Justin Hagenman (all on 60-day IL with elbow/rib issues). Bullpen and outfield depth are significantly impacted.
Key Player Matchups
Starting Pitchers Duel: Athletics RHP J.T. Ginn (0-0, 5.14 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 4 K in 7 IP) makes the start—he has shown command but has been hittable early. Mets RHP Clay Holmes (2-0, 1.42 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 9 K in 12.2 IP) is rolling with swing-and-miss stuff and ground-ball tendencies that could thrive in Citi Field’s cooler conditions.
Athletics Offense vs. Mets Bullpen/Defense: Oakland relies on emerging bats and power (e.g., Shea Langeliers) to generate runs; they’ll test New York’s injury-thinned relief corps in later innings.
Mets Attack vs. Athletics Pitching/Defense: New York’s lineup (led by Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and others, minus Soto) will look to exploit Ginn’s occasional hard contact allowance in a pitcher-friendly park.
Series History
This is the first 2026 regular-season meeting (0-0 head-to-head). Historically, the Mets lead the all-time series (18-10 or better in recent decades) and took the 2025 season series 2-1. Citi Field games between these clubs have often been lower-scoring, with the home team splitting results.
Betting Trends
Mets: Strong 7-6 SU early; home favorites have covered in recent Citi Field games; totals have trended under in cool April starts with strong starters.
Athletics: 5-7 SU with road struggles (3-6 away); 3-2 in last five but vulnerable vs. elite pitching; road unders more common when facing command-oriented arms.
Interleague early April games at Citi Field often favor the home side and stay around or under the total.
Game Odds
Athletics 8
New York Mets – 156
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 9, 2026
