ALLENTOWN, Pa. (Interstat) — The Syracuse Mets and Lehigh Valley IronPigs continue their pivotal International League series on Wednesday night at Coca-Cola Park, with the surging Mets looking to build on a dramatic victory and the division-leading IronPigs aiming to reassert their dominance.

Syracuse (74-71) evened the series with a 4-3 win on Tuesday, snapping a two-game skid and handing Lehigh Valley (85-58) just its fourth loss in the last 10 games. Luke Ritter provided the key blow for the Mets with a home run, while pitchers Jonathan Pintaro and Wander Suero combined for five strong innings of relief.

The season series between the two clubs has been fiercely competitive. Including Tuesday’s result, the teams have split the last 10 meetings, though Lehigh Valley holds a slight 9-7 edge in the overall head-to-head matchup for 2025.

The Mets have found momentum, winning five of their last eight contests. Their recent success has been fueled by timely hitting and solid pitching, a combination they will need to continue against the league’s top team.

Lehigh Valley, which boasts the IL’s best record, saw a three-game winning streak end with the one-run loss. Despite the setback, the IronPigs have been formidable at home and remain in a strong position as the regular season winds down. Designated hitter Felix Reyes, who went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs on Tuesday, has been a consistent offensive threat.

Projections from Interstat favor the home team, simulating a 7-5 IronPigs victory and giving Lehigh Valley a 58.7% probability of winning the contest.

Following Wednesday’s matchup, the two teams are scheduled to meet four more times in Allentown to close out the regular season, making this series critical for both final standings and postseason momentum.

First pitch is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. EDT.