On May 27, 2024, at 4:10 PM, the Los Angeles Dodgers are set to battle the New York Mets at Citi Field under overcast skies. Gavin Stone, with a respectable 3.600 ERA, will take the mound for the Dodgers. His counterpart from the Mets, Tylor Megill, enters the contest with an impressive 3.000 ERA.

In the 2024 season, the Dodgers find themselves second in the NL West Division, holding a strong 33-21 record, a winning percentage of 0.61. They are also first in their division matchups with an 11-9 record. Despite having a rough patch recently, with only 4 wins in their last 10 games and currently experiencing a four-game losing streak, their overall performance remains solid. At home, they boast a 19-11 record, while their road games show a decent 14-10 outcome, with 9 wins in day games and 24 in night games. The Dodgers have scored a total of 269 runs and conceded 197.

Conversely, the Mets are currently 13th in the NL East Division with a 21-30 record, translating to a 0.41 win percentage. Standing fourth in their division with a record of 5-8, their recent performance has been lagging with only 2 wins in their last 10 games and a five-game losing streak. At home, they are 10-16 and have an 11-14 record on the road. Their performance during day games matches their night games, with 10 and 11 wins respectively. Offensively, the Mets have managed to rack up 218 runs, but have allowed 243 runs.