MLB Game Preview: Miami Marlins (26-33) vs. New York Mets (25-33)

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Venue: Citi Field — Queens, New York

First Pitch: 1:40 PM ET / 10:40 AM PT

Broadcast: Bally Sports Florida / SNY / MLB.TV

Probable Pitchers:

MIA: RHP Janson Junk (2–4, 4.67 ERA)

NYM: RHP Tyler McLean (3–5, 4.12 ERA)

Both teams enter this matchup trying to escape the NL East basement. Miami has dropped 7 of its last 10, while the Mets are trying to salvage a disappointing May.

VENUE & WEATHER CONDITIONS

Citi Field — Queens, NY

Park Factor: Pitcher‑friendly, suppresses HRs to center

Dimensions: 335 LF / 408 CF / 330 RF

Ballpark Impact: Boosts doubles, reduces cheap HRs

Weather Forecast (May 31, 2026)

Temperature: 74–77°F at first pitch

Wind: 12–15 mph blowing in from right‑center

Humidity: 55%

Rain: <10%

Impact: Boost to pitchers, especially fly‑ball arms

INJURY REPORT

Miami Marlins

Jazz Chisholm Jr. — Probable (ankle)

Jake Burger — OUT (wrist)

Josh Bell — Available

Jesús Luzardo — OUT (forearm)

Tanner Scott — Available

Miami’s lineup is weakened without Burger, but Chisholm’s return helps.

New York Mets

Francisco Lindor — Probable (hamstring)

Pete Alonso — Available

Kodai Senga — OUT (shoulder)

Starling Marte — OUT (back)

Edwin Díaz — Available

The Mets are missing Marte’s speed and Senga’s rotation stability.

TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM

MIAMI MARLINS (26–33)

Last 10 Games: 3–7

Road Record: 12–18

Most Recent: Lost 4–2 to Mets (May 30)

Team Strengths

Good team speed

Improved bullpen (Scott, Nardi, Puk)

Chisholm heating up

Junk showing better command recently

Team Weaknesses

Missing Burger reduces power

Inconsistent run production

Rotation instability

Struggles vs. right‑handed pitching

NEW YORK METS (25–33)

Last 10 Games: 5–5

Home Record: 13–16

Most Recent: Won 4–2 vs. Miami

Team Strengths

Strong top‑of‑order production (Lindor, Alonso, McNeil)

Good bullpen back end (Díaz, Ottavino)

McLean pitching well at home

Solid defensive metrics

Team Weaknesses

Missing Marte reduces lineup balance

High strikeout rate

Middle relief inconsistency

Inconsistent run support

STARTING PITCHER BREAKDOWN

MIA — RHP JANSON JUNK

2026 Stats: 2–4, 4.67 ERA, 1.34 WHIP

Last 3 Starts: 16.2 IP, 9 ER, 14 K, 5 BB

Pitch Mix:

Four‑seam (44%)

Slider (32%)

Changeup (14%)

Curveball (10%)

Matchup Notes

Mets hit four‑seamers well

Junk’s slider must be sharp vs. Alonso + Lindor

Vulnerable to left‑handed hitters (McNeil, Baty)

Wind blowing in helps suppress HR damage

Edge: Mets lineup

NYM — RHP TYLER McLEAN

2026 Stats: 3–5, 4.12 ERA, 1.26 WHIP

Last 3 Starts: 18.0 IP, 7 ER, 19 K, 4 BB

Pitch Mix:

Sinker (36%)

Slider (30%)

Four‑seam (20%)

Changeup (14%)

Matchup Notes

Marlins struggle vs. sinkers

McLean’s slider effective vs. Miami’s left‑handed bats

Must avoid Chisholm’s pull‑side power

Citi Field environment favors his pitch‑to‑contact style

Edge: McLean

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

Pete Alonso (NYM) vs. Janson Junk

Alonso vs. four‑seamers: .301 AVG / .610 SLG

Junk relies heavily on fastball Advantage: Alonso

Jazz Chisholm Jr. (MIA) vs. Tyler McLean

Chisholm vs. sinkers: .244 AVG / .430 SLG

McLean’s sinker is his primary pitch Advantage: McLean

Francisco Lindor (NYM) vs. Junk

Lindor vs. sliders: .289 AVG / .515 SLG

Junk’s slider must be elite Advantage: Lindor

SERIES HISTORY

Last 3 Seasons (2024–2026)

Mets lead 14–11

At Citi Field: Mets lead 8–5

Average combined runs: 8.1 per game

2026 Season Series

Mets lead 2–0 (5–3 and 4–2 wins)

BETTING TRENDS

Miami Marlins

3–7 in last 10

Under is 6–3 in last 9

2–6 in last 8 vs. NL East

New York Mets

5–2 in last 7 home games

Under is 5–2 in last 7

6–3 in last 9 vs. losing teams

Head‑to‑Head Trends

Mets are 6–1 in last 7 meetings

Under is 4–1 in last 5 at Citi Field

Game Odds

Miami Marlins                  7.5

New York Mets                 – 156

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 30, 2026

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