​NEW YORK — The Mets’ grueling first half will reach its conclusion on Sunday afternoon. After the Red Sox sealed a series win with a 4-0 triumph on Saturday, the Mets will try to finish the stretch on a high note as they head into the All-Star break, with the finale scheduled for 1:40 p.m. at Citi Field.
The Mets will turn to rookie right-hander Zach Thornton for his third career start. He is coming off a six-inning quality outing on June 26 against the Phillies, a performance that offered a glimmer of encouragement as he steps into this weekend matchup. On the other side, the Red Sox will counter with left-hander Payton Tolle, who owns a 5-6 record and a 3.14 ERA entering his 15th start of the season.
Fans can stay tuned for updates and analysis as these two clubs wrap up their three-game series on Sunday afternoon. The game will be broadcast at 1:40 p.m., with television coverage on WPIX and streaming available via MLB.TV.
Projected pitching matchups for Sunday: Zach Thornton (0-1, 4.35 ERA) for the Mets and Payton Tolle (5-6, 3.14 ERA) for the Red Sox.
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