MLB Game Preview: New York Mets (76-69) at Philadelphia Phillies (85-60)

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Venue & Game Details

  • First Pitch: 6:45 PM ET
  • Venue: Citizens Bank Park, One Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148
  • Broadcast: MLB Network (out-of-market), NBC Sports Philadelphia, SNY, MLB.TV

Weather Forecast (Philadelphia, PA)

  • First Pitch Temp: ~78°F (26°C)
  • Conditions: Mostly clear, light southwest wind (5–7 mph)
  • Impact: Minimal — favorable hitting conditions with mild temps and light breeze.

Injury Report
Philadelphia Phillies:

  • SS Trea Turner — Day-to-day (hamstring)
  • RP Daniel Robert — 15-day IL (forearm)
  • SP Zack Wheeler — 60-day IL (blood clot)
  • RP Jordan Romano — 15-day IL (finger)
    New York Mets:
  • OF Tyrone Taylor — 10-day IL (hamstring)
  • SP Frankie Montas — 60-day IL (elbow)
  • OF Jesse Winker — 60-day IL (back)
  • Multiple pitchers on 60-day IL (elbow/shoulder issues), including Tylor Megill, Griffin Canning, and Drew Smith

Recent Form (Last 5 Games)
Phillies: W-W-L-W-W — .279 AVG, 3.24 ERA, +23 run differential
Mets: L-L-L-L-W — .276 AVG, 5.69 ERA, +2 run differential

Series History

  • 2025 Season Series: Mets lead 7–2
  • Last Meeting: Mets took 3 of 4 in New York earlier this season
  • Trend: Mets have dominated the season series despite trailing in the standings.

Key Player Matchups

  • Probable Pitchers:
  • NYM: Nolan McLean (4–0, 1.37 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, 28 K) — Rookie sensation, 4 wins in 4 starts.
  • PHI: Aaron Nola (3–8, 6.78 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 72 K) — Veteran righty looking to rebound after allowing 6 ER in last start.
  • Impact Bats:
  • PHI: Kyle Schwarber — 49 HR, 120 RBI; Trea Turner — 17-for-43 (.395) last 10 games.
  • NYM: Juan Soto — 38 HR, 93 RBI; Pete Alonso — 13-for-44 (.295) last 10 games with 4 HR.

Betting Trends

  • Phillies are 7-3 in last 10 games overall
  • Mets are 4-6 in last 10 games overall
  • Over is 4-1 in last 5 meetings at Citizens Bank Park
  • Mets are 5-2 in last 7 road games vs. Phillies

Game Odds

New York Mets                 – 119

Philadelphia Phillies      9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, September 9, 2025