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After 162 games, the Giants and Mets have nine innings to try to keep the season going. That's a small window to make an impact, so here's a look at some small-sample-size numbers that could make a difference Wednesday night...

"},{"index":3,"title":"Will Smith","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/bayarea/2016/10/05/11ap.jpg","caption":"

With so many left-right bats on the benches, the versatile reliever could be key. Jay Bruce and Curtis Granderson are the only current Mets who have taken him deep.

"},{"index":5,"title":"Kelly Johnson","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/bayarea/2016/10/05/10usa.jpg","caption":"

With seven hits in 20 at-bats against Bumgarner, he's one of those random right-handers who sees the lefty well.

"},{"index":7,"title":"Joe Panik","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/bayarea/2016/10/05/9ap.jpg","caption":"

The New York native always enjoys a trip home. He's 10-for-27 at Citi Field.

"},{"index":9,"title":"Buster Posey","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/bayarea/2016/10/05/8usa.jpg","caption":"

He has three singles in six at-bats against Syndergaard and he's 4-for-7 with a homer off set-up man Addison Reed.

"},{"index":11,"title":"Hunter Pence","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/bayarea/2016/10/05/usa.jpg","caption":"

He's the only Giant with a homer off Syndergaard. He is also 4-for-5 off Mets closer Jeurys Familia...

"},{"index":13,"title":"Denard Span/Brandon Belt","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/bayarea/2016/10/05/6ap.jpg","caption":"

The two players expected to hit at the top of the lineup are a combined 0-for-12 against Syndergaard with four strikeouts.

"},{"index":15,"title":"Jay Bruce","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/bayarea/2016/10/05/5ap.jpg","caption":"

The man who had an epic battle with Romo in the 2012 NLDS is more likely to see Javier Lopez in the late innings. Bruce has just two hits in their 18 matchups.

"},{"index":17,"title":"Sergio Romo","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/bayarea/2016/10/05/4ap.jpg","caption":"

He has never faced Asdrubal Cabrera, who has been huge for the Mets down the stretch, but two of three matchups with Cespedes have ended with a strikeout.

"},{"index":19,"title":"Yoenis Cespedes","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/bayarea/2016/10/05/3ap.jpg","caption":"

He's 3-for-10 against Bumgarner, with three walks and three strikeouts. When the Mets visited AT&T Park in August, Cespedes hit three homers in two wins.

"},{"index":21,"title":"Madison Bumgarner","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/bayarea/2016/10/05/2ap.jpg","caption":"

The Mets do most of their damage with homers, but they're missing an important bat against Bumgarner. Justin Ruggiano has three homers off him in 11 at-bats, but he's out after shoulder surgery.

"}]}

Ten storylines to watch in Giants-Mets Wild Card Game