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Love and Pain: Hobbled Mets Posting Cheap Ticket Prices in August

Wednesday couldn’t have gone worse for the Mets, who were again bit by the injury bug around their 9-5 loss to the Yankees. Lucas Duda’s season is likely over after suffering a “flare-up” in his back, an injury that has sidelined him since May. If that wasn’t enough, Yoenis Cespedes is headed to the 15-day disabled list with a nagging quad that’s been bothersome since his assault on the left field seats earlier this season.

If the ship was already taking on water, it appears destined to sink by October.

Out of the team’s recent struggles comes some reassurance, however. For fans planning on attending an upcoming game at Citi Field, Mets tickets on the secondary market won’t cost an arm and a leg, though several players could use new extremities as the team’s postseason hopes dwindle.

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The Mets will welcome the Diamondbacks, Padres, Phillies and Marlins to Citi Field during the month of August. A three-game series is on tap with the Dbacks between August 9 and 11, and tickets can be found for as low as $6 at each game on Razorgator. It has been a lost season in the desert for the Diamondbacks, who sit in last place in the N.L. West and are without star pitcher Zack Greinke, who’s been rehabbing an ailing back since the beginning of July.

The Padres will be in town for three games immediately following the Dbacks’ visit, and with the lower tier of the N.L. West stumbling into Queens, maybe the Mets can salvage their Wild Card hopes with a strong homestand. Mets vs. Padres tickets between August 12 and 14 will be a bit pricier than the Dbacks series, though, with tickets starting from $16. Fans driving to the game can counter those higher prices with the cheapest Citi Field parking options on ParkWhiz.com.

Following a west coast trip through Arizona, San Francisco and St. Louis, the Mets return to Citi Field for a six-game homestand against the Phillies and Marlins. Tickets against the Phillies between August 26 and 28 can be found from$16. With the Marlins in a peering down at the Mets in the Wild Card standings to begin the month, the end-of-the-month series could be the biggest of the season. Like the Diamondbacks series, Mets vs. Marlins tickets from August 29-September 1 start from just $6.

It’s fight or flight time for the Amazin’s. Will they capitalize on a relatively weak home schedule this month, or fall further into obscurity by the time the calendar turns to September? The biggest question marks surround the team’s anemic offense, which may finally send #PanicCity into full-blown meltdown mode over the next four weeks.

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Mets Host Cardinals in Cheapest Remaining Games at Citi Field This Year

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Remember this time last year, when Clayton Kershaw flirted with a perfect game and Justin Upton’s three-run blast drenched the Mets’ playoff hopes? Well, a lot has happened since, and the Amazins find themselves in an eerily similar spot as they set to begin their first homestand of the second half with the St. Louis Cardinals this week.

In what was likely the biggest summer in franchise history, the Mets stormed back in the N.L. East standings following the acquisition of Yoenis Cespedes, immediately rattling off seven straight wins before going on seven and eight-game winning streaks in August and September, respectively. The three-month offensive surge propelled the team to its fifth World Series appearance.

It’s silly to assume the Mets will have a similar fairy tale run through the dogs days of summer this year, but the upcoming homestand will be a telling one in terms of Wild Card positioning. The Mets enter Monday’s contest just .5 games out of the second Wild Card spot, with the Cardinals on their coattails at a full game behind.

Fans won’t be cutting holes in their wallets to attend the early-week series, however, as each of the three games are among the cheapest remaining at Citi Field this year. Below is complete price breakdown for NY Mets tickets against the Cardinals, according to Razorgator:

7/25/16 Noah Syndergaard (9-4, 2.43) vs. Carlos Martinez (9-6, 2.83) | Get-in Price: $10

The Cardinals are just 10-17 at Citi Field since it opened in 2009. Noah Syndergaard will take the hill on Monday night against Carlos Martinez, both of which have been All-Stars over the last two seasons. It will be the marquee pitching matchup of the series, though tickets start from just $10. Syndergaard has faced the Cardinals once before in his career, where he lost 3-2 at Busch Stadium. Martinez is 1-1 with a 0.57 ERA in two starts against the Mets lifetime.

7/26 Bartolo Colon (8-5, 3.48) vs. Jaime Garcia (7-6, 3.98) | Get-in Price: $12

Ageless wonder Bartolo Colon is slated to start Tuesday night against Jaime Garcia. As it stands now, it will be the most expensive game of the series, with St. Louis Cardinals tickets listed from $12. Colon looks to bounce back after a difficult outing against the Cubs last week, where he pitched just 4.1 innings and gave up six earned runs. Garcia is 2-0 in July and coming off a 3-2 win against the Padres last Wednesday.

7/27 Logan Verrett (3-6, 4.14) vs. Adam Wainwright (9-5, 4.09) | Get-in Price: $8

Logan Verrett’s shelling at the hands of the Nationals earlier this month hasn’t appeared to rattle his confidence, and the 26-year-old put together two respectable outings in Philadelphia and Miami over the last week and a half. He’ll need to come up big against three-time All-Star Adam Wainwright on Wednesday, however. Still, even with Wainwright getting the start, Wednesday’s game will be the cheapest of the series. Fans can find tickets from just $8. Citi Field parking is also available for the cheapest rates on ParkWhiz.com.

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NLCS Rematch, Mike Piazza Weekend Highlight Mets Schedule in July

The New York Mets (40-34) currently sit three games behind the Washington Nationals in the NL East, but a strong showing in July could completely wipe out the deficit. New York’s July slate, however, is not easy by any means.

New York’s home schedule in July will feature an NLCS rematch against the Chicago Cubs, three games against the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals, four pivotal games against Washington, and four games against the Colorado Rockies. The All-Star Break takes place in the middle of the month, giving the Mets a chance to rest before starting their second-half run. The Mets are offering some great promotions and giveaways during July, so fans should check out the slate before heading to the ballpark. An overview of New York’s top games in July is presented below.

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7/2/16 vs. Chicago Cubs | Jake Arrieta vs. Noah Syndergaard | Avg. Price: $138.14 | Get-in: $34

The New York Mets and Chicago Cubs will square off for the third game of their four-game set on Saturday, July 2nd. This matchup will feature two of the three best pitchers in the National League, Jake Arrieta and Noah Syndergaard. These two pitchers have combined for 20 wins and 217 strikeouts thus far. This match-up will have a post-season feel, so fans should secure tickets soon. On TiqIQ, the average ticket price is $138.14, while the get-in price is $34. Fans can also enjoy fireworks after the game. This is the second highest ticket price in July, so fans should act soon to secure tickets. Fans driving to the game can find options for Citi Field parking.

7/4/16 vs. Miami Marlins| Wei Yin Chen vs. Steven Matz | Avg. Price: $82.62 | Get-in: $14

The Miami Marlins will travel to Citi Field for a four-game set that starts on Monday, July 4th. The Fourth of July is a great time to enjoy a baseball game with friends and family, so expect a great turnout at the ballpark. In fact, according to TiqIQ, the average ticket price for Marlins vs. Mets is $82.62, which is the highest average ticket price during this series. Matz (7-3) who is dealing with elbow tightness, is slated to start this game.

7/9/16 vs. Washington Nationals| Max Scherzer vs. Steven Matz | Avg. Price: $124.26 | Get-in: $30

The Mets and Nationals will start play the third game of a pivotal four-game set on Saturday, July 9th. Scherzer and Matz are scheduled to square off on Wednesday, June 29th in Washington, so this will likely be a highly anticipated re-match. All fans that attend this game will receive a Mets’ fedora. On TiqIQ, the average ticket price is $124.26, which is the highest average ticket price in this series. Hotels near Citi Field are available at Hipmunk for as low as $34, with hotels near JFK airport slightly more expensive at $85.

7/30/16 vs. Colorado Rockies| Pitching Matchup TBD | Avg. Price: $243.99 | Get-in: $48

It’ll be an emotional day on Saturday, July 30th when the New York Mets retire Mike Piazza’s No. 31. Piazza, who is a member of 2016 Baseball Hall of Fame class, was revered as a New York Met and the organization is showing its appreciation for Piazza on this day. Fans that want to attend this game solely to watch the ceremony should act soon and buy tickets. The average ticket price for Rockies vs. Mets is $243.99, which is the highest ticket price in July.

7/31/16 vs. Colorado Rockies| Pitching Matchup TBD | Avg. Price: $122.63 | Get-in: $31

The Mets will close out their July slate with a game against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, July 31st. All fans in attendance will cap off Mike Piazza weekend by receiving a Mike Piazza bobblehead. The average ticket price for this game is $122.63, which is the third highest ticket price in July.