Peralta vs. Skenes: Mets' Opening Day Showdown

On March 25, the Mets kick off the 2026 MLBC season at City Field with a blockbuster

pitching duel on Thursday afternoon.

Freddie Peralta, their big offseason pickup, takes the mound against Paul Schienes, the

Pirates Ace and Raining National League-Sai Young winner.

Peralta came over from the Brewers in January and a trade for top prospects Brandon Sprote

and Jet Williams.

Last year, the 29-year-old right-handers set career highs with 17 wins, a 2.70 ERA and

204 strikeouts.

Over 33 starts and 176.2 innings.

Peralta sounds pumped for the challenge, viewing it as a chance to compete against one of

the best while giving his all for the Mets.

With family in the fleshing and corona areas, he expects strong support from the Latin

community at the park.

This marks his third opening day start in New York, so the big stage feels familiar

despite the new teammates.

No updates on Peralta's contract situation, as he and Mets president of baseball operations

David Sterns both declined to comment ahead of his free, agency next winter.

Fans can look forward to an intense battle between two elite arms that sets the tone for

the Mets season right from the first pitch.

That wraps New York Mets News today, brought to you with AI.

I'm Corey with the story.