Sun Mar 30 00:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Mets and Astros Clash in Rare Saturday Night Rubber Game
**Houston, TX** – The New York Mets and Houston Astros will face off tonight in a rare Saturday evening game three to conclude their three-game series. This unusual scheduling, necessitated by interleague constraints, leaves both teams with an unexpected Sunday off.
The Mets enter the game riding the momentum of Friday night’s victory, fueled by Juan Soto’s first home run as a Met (a 107.3 mph blast). While the Mets’ offense was quiet after Soto’s homer, strong pitching from Tylor Megill and the bullpen, who combined to allow only three walks over the final four innings, secured the win.
Tonight’s pitching matchup features a fascinating contrast. For the Mets, Griffin Canning, a surprise addition to fantasy baseball sleeper lists, takes the mound. Canning’s impressive spring training (14 1/3 innings, 3 hits, 22 strikeouts) followed a less stellar 2024 season with the Angels (5.19 ERA). However, his performance against the Astros in 2024 (15 2/3 innings, 9 runs, 18 hits) will be closely watched.
Opposing Canning is Astros’ Spencer Arrighetti, who had a solid rookie campaign in 2024 (4.53 ERA). Arrighetti, known for his mid-90s four-seamer, curveball, and cutter, will make his first start against the Mets. Only two Mets have previously faced him: Jose Siri (0-for-3, 2 strikeouts) and Juan Soto (2-for-3, 1 home run). The game is scheduled for 7:15 PM CT and will be broadcast on FOX.
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