The New York Mets and Chicago White Sox are set to conclude their interleague series on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Citi Field in a game that heavily favors the Mets, who are aiming for a clean sweep and continued upward momentum in the National League East. The Mets enter the game with a 33–21 record, having established themselves as one of the more balanced teams in baseball this season, while the White Sox limp in at 17–37, tied for the worst record in the American League and struggling to find answers on either side of the ball. The contrast in direction between these two clubs has been evident throughout the series, with the Mets capitalizing on their opponents’ frequent miscues and lackluster situational hitting. New York’s recent form has been driven by a dominant pitching staff, posting a collective 2.37 ERA over the last 10 games, where they’ve been able to compensate for slumping offense thanks to strong starts and lights-out relief. Key players like Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor have continued to deliver timely hits even amid a broader team-wide struggle at the plate, where the Mets are hitting just .213 with runners in scoring position over their last dozen games. Despite this, their ability to manufacture runs when needed and play clean, strategic baseball has been the difference, especially in close games.

On the other side, the White Sox continue to experience a nightmare season under first-year manager Will Venable, having failed to gain any consistent rhythm or identity, particularly with a lineup that ranks near the bottom of the league in virtually every major offensive category. Their .205 average with runners in scoring position underscores an inability to deliver in high-leverage spots, and their pitching has not been strong enough to keep them in low-scoring affairs. While Chase Meidroth has been a lone bright spot with a 12-game hitting streak, the rest of the lineup has failed to offer consistent support, and the team’s high walk rate allowed by the pitching staff has repeatedly led to unearned damage. Defensively, the White Sox have also been shaky, committing errors at costly moments and struggling to execute fundamentals—issues that compound quickly against teams like the Mets that capitalize on mistakes. From a betting standpoint, New York has been favored in 41 games this year and won 27 of them (65.9%), while the White Sox have only managed to win 17 of 55 games as underdogs (30.9%), reflecting just how steep the gap between these teams has been both on the field and in expectations. With a -252 moneyline in their favor, the Mets are poised to finish the series with another win if they simply execute to their recent standard—solid pitching, disciplined at-bats, and reliable defense. For Chicago, the final game is less about winning the series and more about salvaging pride, testing young talent, and trying to halt their freefall before it becomes irreversible. In a matchup defined by contrast—contention versus collapse—the Mets have a golden opportunity to finish strong and widen the gap between themselves and the rest of the division.