Mon May 26 19:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Mets Face Former Foe as They Host Struggling White Sox

**Flushing, NY -** The New York Mets (Date May 26th, 2025) look to continue their momentum after a challenging stretch against powerhouses like the Diamondbacks, Cubs, Yankees, Red Sox, and Dodgers, as they host the struggling Chicago White Sox at Citi Field.

The White Sox, while still fighting an uphill battle in 2025, have shown signs of improvement, winning three of their last five games, including a recent series victory over the Texas Rangers. They currently find themselves in a highly competitive division where all four teams ahead of them would make the playoffs if the season ended today.

On the mound for the Mets will be RHP Clay Holmes (5-3, 3.13 ERA). Holmes is coming off a solid outing against the Red Sox, allowing only two runs (both solo home runs) over six innings. However, he’s been prone to the long ball in his last three starts, surrendering five home runs. Keeping the White Sox, who rank 27th in MLB in home runs, from going yard will be key to Holmes’ success tonight.

Facing Holmes will be a familiar face in RHP Adrian Houser (1-0, 0.00 ERA). Houser, who pitched for the Mets in 2024 after being acquired in a trade, struggled to find consistency, posting a 5.84 ERA before being released in late July. After bouncing around with the Cubs and Orioles, Houser landed with the White Sox after being released by the Rangers earlier this month. In his lone start for Chicago, Houser silenced the Mariners’ bats, allowing only two hits and three walks over six scoreless innings.

The game, scheduled for a 4:10 PM start, will be broadcast on SNY and MLBN. Mets fans will be hoping Holmes can stifle the White Sox offense and that their own lineup can solve Houser and secure a victory as they navigate what could be a potentially tricky week against less-heralded opponents.

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