The New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals square off in the final game of a three-game series. The Mets can sweep the series with a win.

In likely his final appearance before the All-Star break, Edwin Diaz gave the Mets two innings to close out the Royals on Saturday.

In the eighth inning of Saturday’s 3-1 loss to the New York Mets, the Royals drew the short end of an official replay review. It was the second time in consecutive days that a baserunner was called out.

Left-hander Sean Manaea finally appears set to make his season debut for the New York Mets. Expected to piggy-back off starter Clay Holmes, Manaea looks to help the visiting Mets complete a three-game sweep Sunday of the host Kansas City Royals, who must be more opportunistic in this finale.

A frustrating first half to a season that began with playoff expectations is wrapping up the same way it started for the Royals: missed chances, failed execution and costly mistakes. The Royals’ 3-1 d

The Royals voice their frustrations after losing out on another close late-inning replay review against the Mets.

Jim Wolf has faced calls for his job this season, from fans and analysts alike. He is currently ranked 77th of 90 MLB umpires, and his performance on Friday night during a game between the New York Mets and Kansas City Royals did not help his case.