Mets Send Sean Manaea Against MacKenzie Gore, Rangers on Tuesday

The short version
- Mets vs. Rangers, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, first pitch 8:05 PM EDT.
- Sean Manaea (LHP) starts for the Mets; MacKenzie Gore (LHP) starts for the Rangers.
- Former Met Brandon Nimmo bats fifth and plays right field for Texas.
- TV: SNY. Radio: WHSQ 880AM, Audacy app, 92.3 HD2.
The Mets visit Texas with lefty Sean Manaea on the mound opposite Rangers left-hander MacKenzie Gore in a matchup featuring former Met Brandon Nimmo.
The New York Mets face the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, September 22, with first pitch scheduled for 8:05 PM EDT. Left-hander Sean Manaea gets the start for New York, while Texas counters with left-hander MacKenzie Gore.
The Rangers' lineup includes outfielder Brandon Nimmo, facing his former club. He bats fifth and plays right field, part of a Texas order that also features Wyatt Langford in left, Corey Seager at shortstop, and Josh Jung at third.
For the Mets, Francisco Lindor leads off and plays shortstop, followed by Juan Soto in left field and Bo Bichette at third base. Mark Vientos plays first, Carson Benge is in right, and Marcus Semien handles second.
Francisco Alvarez serves as the designated hitter, A.J. Ewing patrols center field, and Luis Torrens catches Manaea.
Viewers can watch the game on SNY. Radio coverage is available on WHSQ 880AM, the Audacy app, and 92.3 HD2.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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