In a series opener on Thursday, Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets (84-68) face Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies (91-61), with first pitch scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET at Citi Field.
The article below will provide you with everything you need to know to watch New York take on Philadelphia.
When is Mets vs. Phillies and when does it start?
Where to watch Mets vs. Phillies
The Mets and Phillies will hit the field at Citi Field for this matchup on Sept. 19, and if you would like to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on FOX.
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Mets Stats, Odds & Insights
The Mets have won 60.2% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (56-37).
New York ranks sixth in MLB action with 194 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
The Mets’ .418 slugging percentage ranks eighth-best in baseball.
New York has the 12th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.89).
The Mets have the 15th-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.256).
Phillies Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Phillies have won 13 out of the 29 games, or 44.8%, in which they’ve been the underdog.
Philadelphia’s 184 home runs rank ninth in Major League Baseball.
The Phillies rank sixth in the majors with a .424 team slugging percentage.
Philadelphia pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.74 ERA this year, seventh-best in baseball.
The Phillies have a combined 1.214 WHIP as a pitching staff, fifth-lowest in MLB.
Mets Starter Recent Performance: Luis Severino
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Phillies | Sept. 14 | 6.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
vs. Reds | Sept. 8 | 6.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
vs. Red Sox | Sept. 2 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
at Diamondbacks | Aug. 28 | 4.2 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
at Padres | Aug. 22 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
Phillies Starter Recent Performance: Taijuan Walker
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Mets | Sept. 14 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
at Marlins | Sept. 7 | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
at Blue Jays | Sept. 3 | 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
vs. Astros | Aug. 28 | 6.0 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
at Royals | Aug. 23 | 3.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
Mets Key Players to Watch
Luis Severino gets the start for the Mets, his 30th of the season. He is 10-6 with a 3.77 ERA and 149 strikeouts in 172 2/3 innings pitched.
His most recent appearance was on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when the righty tossed six innings, surrendering three earned runs while allowing three hits.
In 29 games this season, the 30-year-old has a 3.77 ERA and 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .240 to his opponents.
Lindor leads New York in runs batted in with 86 while batting .271, which is also best on the team.
Pete Alonso leads New York in home runs (33) and runs batted in (86) this season while batting .246.
Brandon Nimmo is slashing .227/.337/.398 this season for the Mets.
Phillies Key Players to Watch
Taijuan Walker (3-6) will take to the mound for the Phillies and make his 15th start of the season.
The right-hander’s last appearance came in relief on Saturday when he threw three scoreless innings out of the bullpen against the New York Mets while allowing three hits.
The 32-year-old has pitched to a 6.29 ERA this season with 6.3 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.5 walks per nine across 17 games.
Harper has 40 doubles, 29 home runs and 71 walks while batting .288.
Kyle Schwarber’s 35 home runs and 97 RBI both lead his team.
Alec Bohm is hitting .288 with 44 doubles, two triples, 14 home runs and 39 walks.
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