"New York hit 224 homers last season, which ranked fifth in the majors. With a .427 team slugging percentage, the Mets ranked seventh in the majors last season."
"Arizona averaged 1.3 home runs per game to rank eighth in MLB play with 214 total home runs last season. Last year the Diamondbacks' .433 slugging percentage ranked third-best in baseball."
"Freddy Peralta will take to the mound for the Mets, his third start of the season. He has pitched to a 4.35 ERA this season with 12.2 strikeouts per nine innings."
"The Diamondbacks will look to Zac Gallen to open the game and make his third start this season. The righty last appeared on Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals."
The New York Mets, with a record of 6-4, will face the Arizona Diamondbacks, who are 5-5, in a three-game series opener. Injury reports for both teams are available. Last season, the Mets ranked fifth in the majors with 224 home runs and had a .427 slugging percentage. The Diamondbacks averaged 1.3 home runs per game, ranking eighth, and had a .433 slugging percentage. Freddy Peralta will start for the Mets, while Zac Gallen will pitch for the Diamondbacks.
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