Mets face Giants at Citi Field in Friday series opener

The New York Mets host the San Francisco Giants at 7:10 p.m. on Friday night at Citi Field to begin a three-game series. New York enters the matchup following a series victory against the Rays, which concluded with a 10-4 win on Wednesday. Rookie right-hander Nolan McLean is scheduled to start for the Mets. McLean has recorded nine quality starts in his last 10 appearances and currently holds a 10-8 record. The Giants will counter with rookie left-hander Matt Wilkinson, who is making his first career appearances with a 0-2 record. San Francisco enters the series among the teams with a lower winning percentage than the Mets. The game marks the beginning of a home stand for the New York roster.

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