The end of the MLB season is still a long way off, but the finish line is starting to come into focus. Thursday will bring a number of tough games to the fields, with several standing out above the rest.

Mets Face White Sox Again

In the first two games of the series between the New York Mets and Chicago White Sox, the Mets lineup came alive, scoring an impressive 16 runs. In addition to the excitement, Jose Quintana’s pitching mound debut awaits New York. On the other side of the field, the White Sox will counter with Michael Kopech, aiming to save the series.

Despite fluctuations in his performance this season, Kopech possesses the skills necessary to maintain Chicago’s competitive position throughout this game. The White Sox endured a frustrating year, dealing with injuries and offensive inconsistency.

Quintana’s inaugural performance harbors immense anticipation, and assuming his form remotely resembles the previous year’s display, he possesses the ability to dominate the White Sox.

In this series, the Mets’ offense woke up, but it wasn’t the league’s best hitters who contributed to their triumph. Francisco Alvarez, a rookie, opted to take a break, while Brett Baty, another rookie, struggled immensely during his recent outing.

However, there is one aspect that undermines the notion of continuity. Due to the absence of Starling Marte and the current struggles of Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil, the Mets face significant challenges in maintaining consistent performance.

Still, they’ve taken two games in this series and can add another victory today.

Brewers Lose Ground

For the next game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Philadelphia Phillies, Corbin Burnes, one of the best pitchers in the National League, unexpectedly finds himself as the loser. Despite repeatedly securing the Brewers’ advantage, it hasn’t been enough for the oddsmakers to favor Milwaukee today.

In July, both the Phillies and Brewers showed commendable performances when facing right-handed pitchers. Typically, the Phillies tend to have a significant advantage over the Milwaukee team. However, with Christian Yelich regaining his usual form, the Brewers are gradually presenting a more formidable prospect.

Burnes showed off his impressive talent by setting a new career high with a phenomenal 13 strikeouts during his previous performance, valiantly persevering through scorching temperatures in Cincinnati. He will have to prove today that it was not a one-off occurrence, and is ready to do it. The Brewers can take this one.

Padres Hope For Repeat Success

An upcoming clash at the Rogers Center will witness the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays cross paths in the final matchup of their exciting three-game series. Game 1 witnessed the Padres secure a 9-1 win, while Wednesday’s Game 2 saw San Diego persist with an impressive 2-0 shutout victory.

Juan Soto had a sensational performance in Game 1 of this series, leading the Padres to an impressive 9-1 win with his three RBIs and three runs scored. Meanwhile, the impressive presence of Manny Machado secured a 2-0 victory for San Diego on Wednesday, with two RBIs. In addition, both Kim Ha-seong and Fernando Tatis showed their skills by scoring two goals each.

Bo Bichette had a pair of hits and Matt Chapman contributed an RBI for the Blue Jays on Tuesday, but the team experienced an uneventful offensive night. The next day, Toronto’s offensive performance was dominated by Bichette, who recorded two hits from three at-bats, while Brandon Belt had one hit in three attempts, along with a walk.

This series has been successful for the Padres. They’ve been able to keep their energy high and can do it one more time today.