Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 21, 2024

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Sep 21, 2024 6:11 AM
The Philadelphia Phillies, fresh off Alec Bohm's impressive 4-hit performance, face off against the New York Mets on Saturday at 4:10 PM at Citi Field. The NL East rivals are currently tied 1-1 in the series, with the Phillies looking to regain the upper hand. The Phillies will aim to build on their 7-4 regular season series lead over the Mets.
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Phillies vs Mets starting pitchers

  • Sean Manaea for New York Mets
  • Ranger Suarez for Philadelphia Phillies

Phillies vs Mets statistics

Stat Phillies Mets
Hits 1365 (4th) 1302 (8th)
Batting Average .259 (4th) .248 (11th)
Runs Batted In 719 (4th) 710 (6th)
Runs 751 (4th) 742 (Tied-5th)
Home Runs 187 (9th) 199 (6th)
Walks 494 (8th) 495 (7th)
Stolen Bases 140 (6th) 100 (17th)
Strikeouts 1302 (17th) 1312 (15th)
Pitches 22681 (13th) 23029 (7th)

New York Mets recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/20/24 vs Philadelphia Phillies L 12-2
9/19/24 vs Philadelphia Phillies W 10-6
9/18/24 vs Washington Nationals W 10-0
9/17/24 vs Washington Nationals W 10-1
9/16/24 vs Washington Nationals W 2-1 F/10

Philadelphia Phillies recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/20/24 @ New York Mets W 12-2
9/19/24 @ New York Mets L 10-6
9/18/24 @ Milwaukee Brewers L 2-1
9/17/24 @ Milwaukee Brewers W 5-1
9/16/24 @ Milwaukee Brewers L 6-2

Phillies vs Mets predictions

Alec Bohm is lighting up the field this season, and fresh off his mind-blowing 4-hit game, chances are he'll keep swinging with authority against the Mets. Trea Turner is another Phillies player to watch, his agility and batting consistency giving the team a considerable edge. With Ranger Suarez on the mound, flaunting a polished ERA of 3.13 and a knack for keeping his walks to a minimum, the Mets’ batters might find it challenging to make significant inroads.

Switching focus to the Mets, all eyes will likely be on Pete Alonso, who has been a powerhouse of home runs and RBIs. He’s expected to take Suarez head-on in what promises to be a thrilling matchup. Francisco Lindor, despite battling some back soreness, remains a critical player whose performance can swing games for the Mets, contributing both defensively and with the bat. Given Sean Manaea’s pitching stats—holding an ERA of 3.26 and leading with strikeouts—the game is set to be a tight contest.

Given the stats, trends, and how the teams are set up, this game promises to be a nail-biter. However, the Philadelphia Phillies seem to have a slight edge over the Mets. With Bohm and Turner in red-hot forms and Suarez's dependable pitching, the Phillies might just clinch this critical game, adding a crucial win as they continue leading the NL East. The Mets won’t make it easy, but Philadelphia’s all-rounded strength might just tip the scales in their favor.

New York Mets injuries

  • Francisco Lindor (SS): Day-To-Day
  • Yacksel Rios (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Paul Blackburn (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Kodai Senga (SP): 60-Day-IL
  • Dedniel Nunez (RP): 15-Day-IL

Philadelphia Phillies injuries

  • Austin Hays (LF): 10-Day-IL
  • Spencer Turnbull (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Rodolfo Castro (SS): 60-Day-IL
  • Andrew Painter (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Jordan Luplow (LF): Day-To-Day

Phillies vs Mets game info

Venue Citi Field
Location Queens, New York
First pitch Sat 4:10 PM
Temperature 77°
Chance of Rain 0%

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