Mets and Rays meet in St. Pete with Manaea and Peralta starting

The New York Mets play the Tampa Bay Rays tonight in St. Petersburg with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM EDT. Sean Manaea takes the mound for the Mets, while Freddy Peralta starts for the Rays. The Mets head into the game following a recent 2-1 victory over the San Diego Padres. Fans can watch the broadcast on SNY or listen through the Audacy Mets Radio network on 880AM. The starting lineup for the Mets features Francisco Lindor batting leadoff and Juan Soto in the designated hitter spot. The Rays counter with a lineup led by Yandy Díaz and Junior Caminero. This meeting marks an interleague matchup as the regular season continues.

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