Mets vs Royals: Pitching Chaos Ahead | MLB News

The Mets kick off their final homestand before the All-Star break against the Royals — two teams mired in mediocrity. With a shaky starting rotation and the trade deadline looming, the Mets are in flux, possibly leaning on their bullpen. Veteran Seth Lugo takes the mound for the Royals, showing signs of age, while the Mets’ Christian Scott looks to cap a solid first half against a Royals lineup that struggles with power. Wednesday’s matchup could feature Stephen Kolek for the Royals, and the series closes with Michael Wacha — the league’s innings leader — facing Sean Manaea, whose inconsistency could be the difference-maker. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3efa7075aaaa1166