First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 PM ET, and the game will stream exclusively on Apple TV+.
Game Overview: Mets vs Phillies – NL East Supremacy on the Line
This is the first game of a pivotal three-game series between two division rivals tied atop the NL East standings. The Mets swept the Phillies in April, but enter this matchup on a six-game losing streak, while the Phillies have won eight of their last ten and are surging behind elite pitching and timely hitting.
New York Mets: Looking to Snap the Slide
Record: 45–30 (1st in NL East, tied)
Last Game: 7–1 loss vs Atlanta Braves
Probable Starter: Blade Tidwell (0–1, 14.73 ERA)
Strengths:
- Power Core: Pete Alonso (17 HRs, 63 RBIs) and Francisco Lindor (14 HRs) anchor the lineup.
- Juan Soto’s Resurgence: Batting .310 with 5 HRs and a .481 OBP in June.
- Bullpen Depth: Edwin Díaz (2.22 ERA), Reed Garrett (0.95 ERA), and Huascar Brazoban (1.64 ERA) have been lights out.
Concerns:
- Injury Woes: Kodai Senga, Tylor Megill, and multiple relievers are on the IL.
- Rookie on the Mound: Tidwell allowed 6 ER in 3.2 IP in his MLB debut vs St. Louis.
- Cold Bats: Just 14 runs scored during their six-game skid.
Philadelphia Phillies: Riding the Wave
Record: 45–30 (1st in NL East, tied)
Last Game: 2–1 win vs Miami Marlins
Probable Starter: Zack Wheeler (7–2, 2.76 ERA)
Strengths:
- Ace on the Hill: Wheeler has 110 strikeouts in 88 innings and a 1.45 ERA at home.
- Balanced Lineup: Kyle Schwarber (23 HRs, 54 RBIs), Trea Turner (.300 AVG), and Alec Bohm (5-game hit streak) lead the charge.
- Recent Form: 8–2 in last 10 games, including wins over the Cubs and Blue Jays.
Concerns:
- Injury to Bryce Harper: Still on the IL with a wrist issue.
- Bullpen Depth: Jose Alvarado suspended; Jordan Romano inconsistent.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
| Category | Mets | Phillies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Batting Avg | .248 (13th in MLB) | .257 (7th in MLB) |
| Team ERA | 3.71 (9th) | 3.62 (7th) |
| Home Runs | 95 (5th) | 92 (6th) |
| Last 10 Games | 2–8 | 8–2 |
| Season Series | Mets lead 3–0 | — |
- Mets swept Phillies in April (5–4, 5–1, 4–3 in 10 innings)
- Phillies are 12–3 in Wheeler’s starts this season
- Under has hit in 8 straight Yankees games and 7 of Sugano’s last 10 starts
Game Odds
New York Mets 8.5
Philadelphia Phillies – 199
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 19, 2025
