Mets Will See Division Rivals, Top Clubs In Most Expensive Games Through June
It’s hard to believe but Memorial Day Weekend is in the books, and now the calendar has already flipped to June with approximately one-third of the 2016 MLB season complete. Fortunately for the New York Mets, they’ve been able to pick up right where they left off a season ago, when they went all the way to the World Series, as they look to be in position to try and capture a second straight pennant.
It won’t be easy, though, as they’re facing some stiff competition within their own division from the Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins. Even the Philadelphia Phillies have been surprisingly hanging in there. Not only that, there are still some really good teams outside of the NL East, with the Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants making their case with consistently strong play as well. Well, in the month ahead, the Mets will see several of those high-placed teams they’re jockeying for position with, which ideally should add up to an exciting month of baseball, as well as perhaps pricier tickets. With information provided by TiqIQ, let’s take a look at the Mets’ three most expensive games in June:
6/19 Braves at Mets | Citi Field | Avg. ticket price: $133.61 | Get-in: $31
Father’s Day Cap Giveaway
Of all the possible opponents that could top the list for most expensive Mets games in Junes, we surprisingly see the last-place Braves leading the way. At the same time, the particular day probably has something to do with that, as this is scheduled for Father’s Day, when countless people will be bringing their dads out to Citi Field for an enjoyable day at the ballpark. It’s also a wonderful opportunity for New York to garner another win in front of the home fans.
It’s been a trying season for the Braves, as they stumbled badly out of the gate, and even fired manager Fredi Gonzalez as a result. Installed in a youth movement, Atlanta is well below the NL East powers, who have feasted on them up to this point while serving as the division’s cellar dwellers. Other than Freddie Freeman, they have a very punchless offense, and the Mets’ great starting pitching will look to capitalize. The price might look a little high, but overall, it makes for a solid, efficient gift to provide dads everywhere. Oh, and the giveaway sounds promising, too.
6/5 Mets at Marlins | Marlins Park | Avg. ticket price: $120.19 | Get-in: $33
Giancarlo Stanton Kids Batting Gloves Giveaway
This clocks in as the Mets’ most expensive road game of the month, and that probably comes with good reason, as this has the potential to be a solid divisional matchup. After a disappointing season a year ago, the Marlins have climbed right back into the mix with strong play on both sides of the ball. They’ve received quality pitching all around, led by brilliant young starter Jose Fernandez and emerging closer A.J. Ramos, while the hitting has also performed well. That recipe has them in the hunt for first in the NL East.
The likes of Noah Syndergaard, Jacob deGrom, Matt Harvey and Steven Matz will be tested when they square off against Giancarlo Stanton, who is also apart of the promotional giveaway that is being offered for this contest. Kids in attendance will receive Stanton replica batting gloves, so they can get up to bat just like one of the best sluggers in all of baseball. Also featuring such talented offensive players like Christian Yelich and Marcel Ozuna, the Fish may have enough ammo to challenge New York’s awesome pitching. Mets fans looking to attend this division affair can craft the perfect baseball getaway by booking cheap Miami flights on Hipmunk.com, which also boasts affordable hotel rooms in South Beach for those who want to stay awhile.
6/30 Cubs at Mets | Citi Field | Avg. ticket price: $101.08 | Get-in: $18
Most likely, this is the game that presents the most value to Mets faithful, or even any fans of baseball, as not only is this a rematch of last year’s National League Championship Series showdown, it’s also a playoff preview for this season as well. And chances are, ticket prices will be going up considerably from where they are now.
Entering June, the Cubs have been the best team in baseball, and they’ve shown no signs of slowing down. While the Mets were able to sweep them out of the playoffs a year ago, this looks like a more seasoned Chicago ballclub, as all their brilliant young players from last season are now a year older and more experienced, which could be key. New York obviously has one of the best pitching rotations in baseball, but it will certainly be put to the test against the club that easily has the best run differential in the league. As a result, this is one of the most anticipated matchups — not just for Mets and Cubs fans, but all of baseball as well — for the month of June.
