The series finale between the Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field is delayed due to inclement weather.
Originally a 7:10 p.m. start time, the Mets announced a new tentative 7:25 p.m. first pitch.
Mets starter Clay Holmes has been great in his first season as a starter in Queens, pitching to a 2.74 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 42.2 innings over eight starts. Wednesday will be Holmes’ first start on regular rest since he made the transition from closer to starter.
The Pirates are looking to salvage a game in this series, and they’ll have Bailer Falter on the bump to try and do so. The left-hander has pitched to a 2-3 record and a 4.36 ERA across eight starts this season.
New York will look to sweep this series ahead of an off day on Thursday and before they start a highly-anticipated three-game set against the Yankees this weekend in The Bronx.
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