Game Details
- Matchup: New York Mets (29-20) vs. Boston Red Sox (25-25)
- Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
- Venue: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
- TV Broadcast: MLB Network
Team Overview & Recent Performance
New York Mets
The Mets are looking to avoid a three-game sweep after struggling offensively in the first two games of the series. They’ve scored just one total run across both losses and have dropped five of their last six games. Their lineup has been 9-for-61 with runners in scoring position over the last eight games, leaving 60 runners stranded.
Despite their struggles, Francisco Lindor has been a bright spot, tallying nine home runs and 28 RBIs this season. Brett Baty has also been productive, hitting four home runs in his last 10 games.
Boston Red Sox
The Red Sox have taken control of the series, winning 2-0 on Tuesday behind solo home runs from Rafael Devers and Carlos Narvaez. Boston has won three of its last four games, improving to 14-11 at home.
Devers has been on fire, hitting .286 with 10 home runs and 39 RBIs. The Red Sox bullpen was outstanding on Tuesday, recording 20 outs after starter Walker Buehler was ejected in the third inning.
Starting Pitchers
New York Mets: Tylor Megill (3-4, 3.74 ERA)
Megill has struggled recently, allowing four earned runs in each of his last three starts. He’s also had trouble on the road, posting a 5.89 ERA across 107 innings since 2023.
Boston Red Sox: Garrett Crochet (4-3, 2.00 ERA)
Crochet has been dominant, allowing two or fewer earned runs in nine of his 10 starts. He’s also been a strikeout machine, fanning six or more batters in eight of his last 10 outings.
Key Matchups
Francisco Lindor vs. Garrett Crochet
Lindor has been one of the Mets’ most consistent hitters, but he’ll face a tough challenge against Crochet, who has been one of the best pitchers in the AL.
Rafael Devers vs. Mets’ Pitching
Devers has been Boston’s hottest hitter, and with Megill struggling, he could be in for another big night.
Bullpen Battle
Boston’s bullpen was outstanding on Tuesday, while the Mets have struggled to close out games. If this matchup is close late, the Red Sox have the edge.
Boston has the momentum and a clear pitching advantage, making them the favorites to complete the sweep. Expect a low-scoring game, with the Red Sox having the edge.
Game Odds
New York Mets 8
Boston Red Sox – 148
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 20, 2025
