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New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Preview, Predictions and Picks for October 6, 2024

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Oct 6, 2024 6:10 AM
The New York Mets, leading the series 1-0, travel to Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, October 6th, 2024, to face off against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the NLDS, with the first pitch scheduled for 4:08 PM. The Mets look to build on their momentum, while the Phillies aim to even the series on their home turf. Expect a thrilling matchup as these division rivals clash in the postseason.
New York Mets
Philadelphia Phillies

Mets vs Phillies starting pitchers

  • Cristopher Sanchez for Philadelphia Phillies
  • Luis Severino for New York Mets

Mets vs Phillies statistics

Stat Mets Phillies
Hits 1357 (10th) 1423 (Tied-4th)
Batting Average .246 (12th) .257 (5th)
Runs Batted In 735 (7th) 750 (5th)
Runs 768 (7th) 784 (5th)
Home Runs 207 (6th) 198 (7th)
Walks 514 (8th) 515 (7th)
Stolen Bases 106 (Tied-16th) 148 (Tied-5th)
Strikeouts 1382 (15th) 1370 (16th)
Pitches 24098 (8th) 23754 (15th)

Philadelphia Phillies recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/5/24 vs New York Mets L 6-2
9/29/24 @ Washington Nationals W 6-3
9/28/24 @ Washington Nationals L 6-3
9/27/24 @ Washington Nationals L 9-1
9/25/24 vs Chicago Cubs W 9-6

New York Mets recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/5/24 @ Philadelphia Phillies W 6-2
10/3/24 @ Milwaukee Brewers W 4-2
10/2/24 @ Milwaukee Brewers L 5-3
10/1/24 @ Milwaukee Brewers W 8-4
9/30/24 @ Atlanta Braves L 3-0

Mets vs Phillies predictions

Heading into Game 2 of the NLDS at Citizens Bank Park, the New York Mets are looking sharp, especially with some key players showing promising stats. Pete Alonso could be a game-changer; his ability to knock homers, currently predicted around 0.302 per game, makes him a critical watch. Meanwhile, Francisco Lindor, batting at an average of .273 this season and with an RBI projection of about 0.512 for the game, is likely to contribute significantly to the scoreboard. And let's not overlook the potential impact from Brandon Nimmo, who’s expected to make heads turn with batting skills that predict rond à 0.979 hits in this game alone, adding depth to the Mets' lineup.

On the Phillies' side, Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber are the heavy hitters who might stir things up. Schwarber, leading with 38 home runs this season, is projected to possibly add more with an estimated 0.365 home runs this game. That’s some serious firepower! Plus, Turner, with a batting average of .295, appears all set to maintain his solid performance, possibly rounding off with more than a hit per game based on his stellar pace. These players, along with Bryce Harper, who boasts a batting prediction of nearly a hit per game and notable RBIs, could provide that essential push for the Phillies.

Considering the matchup and the high stakes, this game is teed up to be a tightly contested battle. The Phillies have shown a slightly more consistent performance in terms of batting this season, which might just tip the scales in their favor on their home turf. With the crowd behind them and hitters like Schwarber and Turner possibly at their best, I’ll lean towards the Philadelphia Phillies clinching a narrow victory in this much-anticipated duel. However, the Mets certainly have the talent to make this an extremely close affair. What are your thoughts on this matchup?

Philadelphia Phillies injuries

  • Austin Hays (LF): Day-To-Day
  • Spencer Turnbull (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Yunior Marte (RP): Out
  • Rodolfo Castro (SS): 60-Day-IL
  • Andrew Painter (SP): Day-To-Day

New York Mets injuries

  • Paul Blackburn (SP): 60-Day-IL
  • Jeff McNeil (2B): 10-Day-IL
  • Dedniel Nunez (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Sean Reid-Foley (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Yacksel Rios (RP): Day-To-Day

Mets vs Phillies game info

Venue Citizens Bank Park
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
First pitch Sun 4:08 PM
TV FS1
Temperature 72°
Chance of Rain 56%

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