Mets and Pirates Face Off: Lineups and Broadcast Info for Today’s Game

The excitement is palpable as the New York Mets prepare to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates this afternoon. With a first pitch slated for 4:10 PM EDT, fans are eager to see how both teams will stack up against each other. The Mets, led by their star shortstop Francisco Lindor, will aim to showcase their offensive prowess with a lineup that features heavy hitters like Juan Soto and Bo Bichette.

On the mound for the Mets is left-handed pitcher David Peterson, who will be looking to set the tone early in the game. The Pirates counter with right-hander Mitch Keller, who will be tasked with keeping the Mets’ bats at bay. Keller’s performance will be crucial if the Pirates hope to secure a victory.

The full lineup for the Mets includes Lindor at shortstop, Soto in left field, Bichette at third base, and Jorge Polanco at first base. Luis Robert will cover center field, while Brett Baty serves as the designated hitter. Marcus Semien will play second base, Carson Benge is in right field, and Francisco Alvarez will take on the catching duties.

For the Pirates, Jared Triolo will be at shortstop, with Ryan O’Hearn playing first base and Bryan Reynolds in left field. Marcell Ozuna will be the designated hitter, while Nick Gonzales plays third base. Brandon Lowe is set to play second base, Nick Yorke will be in right field, and Joey Bart will handle the catching responsibilities, with Jake Mangum in center field.

Fans can catch all the action live on SNY or tune in to Audacy Mets Radio on WHSQ 880AM, the Audacy App, or 92.3 HD2 for radio coverage.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.