On Sunday at 7:15 p.m. ET, Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies (92-63) play Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets (86-69) at Citi Field.
Find out how to watch the Philadelphia-New York matchup below.
When is Phillies vs. Mets and when does it start?
Where to watch Phillies vs. Mets
The Phillies and Mets will hit the field at Citi Field for this matchup on Sept. 22, 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 ESPN.
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Phillies vs. Mets Game Preview
These clubs meet again after the Mets’ 6-3 victory over the Phillies yesterday. Sean Manaea (7.0 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 6 K) earned the win for the Mets. Francisco Alvarez went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI to lead the team on offense. Orion Kerkering (0.2 IP, 3 R, 2 H, 2 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Phillies.
Phillies Stats, Odds & Insights
The Phillies are 79-45 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 63.7% of those games).
Philadelphia ranks ninth in MLB play with 189 home runs. They average 1.2 per game.
The Phillies’ .425 slugging percentage ranks sixth-best in MLB.
Philadelphia has the eighth-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.79).
Phillies pitchers combine for the No. 8 WHIP in MLB (1.224).
Mets Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Mets have won 28 out of the 60 games, or 46.7%, in which they’ve been the underdog.
New York has hit 201 homers this season, which ranks sixth in the majors.
The Mets rank eighth in the majors with a .420 team slugging percentage.
New York pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.95 ERA this year, which ranks 14th in MLB.
Mets pitchers have a 1.257 WHIP this season, 16th in the majors.
Phillies Starter Recent Performance: Zack Wheeler
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Brewers | Sept. 17 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
vs. Rays | Sept. 11 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
at Marlins | Sept. 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
vs. Braves | Aug. 31 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
vs. Astros | Aug. 26 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
Mets Starter Recent Performance: Tylor Megill
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Nationals | Sept. 17 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
at Blue Jays | Sept. 9 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
vs. Red Sox | Sept. 4 | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
at White Sox | Aug. 30 | 5.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
vs. Twins | July 31 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Phillies Key Players to Watch
Zack Wheeler (16-6 with a 2.56 ERA and 205 strikeouts in 186 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Phillies, his 31st of the season.
In his most recent appearance on Tuesday, the righty threw seven innings against the Milwaukee Brewers, giving up one earned run while surrendering four hits.
The 34-year-old has a 2.56 ERA and 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings across 30 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .191 to opposing hitters.
Harper is batting .285 with 29 home runs and 86 RBI for Philadelphia this season.
Kyle Schwarber leads Philadelphia in home runs (36) and runs batted in (99) this season while batting .251.
Alec Bohm is slashing .288/.340/.463 this season for the Phillies.
Mets Key Players to Watch
Tylor Megill (4-5) will take the mound for the Mets, his 14th start of the season.
The right-hander gave up no earned runs and allowed two hits in six innings pitched against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.
The 29-year-old has an ERA of 4.08, a 2.75 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.259 in 14 games this season.
Lindor paces the Mets with a team-high batting average of .271.
Pete Alonso has hit 34 home runs with 88 runs batted in. Both pace his team.
Brandon Nimmo is hitting .227 with 25 doubles, three triples, 21 home runs and 77 walks.
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