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Mets Face Giants with Stellar Pitcher Peterson on Thursday

4/3/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The New York Mets and San Francisco Giants open a four-game series at Oracle Park on Thursday, April 2, at 9:45 PM ET.
Mets pitcher David Peterson has a 0.00 Earned Run Average (ERA) and will face Giants pitcher Robbie Ray, who has a 3.38 ERA.
The Giants have scored 14 runs this season and the Mets are hitting .211.

History

Historical Context

The San Francisco Giants, originally founded in 1883 as the New York Gothams, relocated to San Francisco in 1958. After playing at Candlestick Park for 39 years, they opened Oracle Park in 2000, enhancing fan experiences and boosting attendance by 20% in their inaugural season. This venue symbolizes the evolution of baseball stadiums as vital community and economic hubs, exemplified by their ongoing rivalry with the New York Mets.

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Story summary

The New York Mets and San Francisco Giants open a four-game series at Oracle Park on Thursday, April 2, at 9:45 PM ET.
Mets pitcher David Peterson has a 0.00 Earned Run Average (ERA) and will face Giants pitcher Robbie Ray, who has a 3.38 ERA.
The Giants have scored 14 runs this season and the Mets are hitting .211.

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