What happened: The New York Mets announced a soccer jersey giveaway for the team's matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, June 11. The first 15,000 fans in attendance will receive the promotional item, which is presented by Coca-Cola.
Why it matters: As the New York Mets evaluate their roster ahead of the trade deadline, promotional events like these continue to drive attendance for weekday afternoon games. The Cardinals series finale represents a key home stretch before the Mets host the Atlanta Braves for a weekend divisional series.
By the numbers: The Mets (29-36) currently sit in fifth place in the NL East, trailing the division-leading Braves by 15.5 games. St. Louis enters the series seeking to gain ground in the NL Central race during this three-game set in Flushing.
What to watch: First pitch for the Thursday series finale is scheduled for 1:10 PM ET.