Probable Pitchers:
NYM: LHP Franklin Peralta
PHI: RHP Cristopher Sánchez
Venue: Citizens Bank Park — Philadelphia, PA
First Pitch: 6:40 PM ET
Broadcast: SNY • NBC Sports Philadelphia • MLB.TV
A key NL East matchup unfolds in South Philly as the Mets look to claw back toward .500 while the Phillies try to strengthen their position in the division race. Both teams enter with uneven recent form, and the pitching matchup features two arms trending in opposite directions.
WEATHER REPORT — PHILADELPHIA, PA
(Open‑air ballpark — weather may influence play)
Temperature: 78–82°F
Conditions: Clear skies
Wind: 7–10 mph blowing out to right‑center
Humidity: 55–60%
Impact: Slight boost to left‑handed power hitters; ball should carry well.
INJURY REPORT
New York Mets
Starling Marte — OUT (hamstring)
Francisco Alvarez — Probable (thumb soreness)
Tylor Megill — OUT (shoulder)
Jeff McNeil — Probable (back tightness)
Reed Garrett — OUT (forearm)
Philadelphia Phillies
Bryce Harper — Probable (rest day possible)
Trea Turner — OUT (quad strain)
Ranger Suárez — OUT (elbow)
Brandon Marsh — Probable (knee)
Orion Kerkering — OUT (lat)
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
New York Mets (34–41)
Last 10: 4–6
Road Record: 15–22
Trend: Offense inconsistent; bullpen unreliable in late innings.
Key Note: Mets have allowed 5+ runs in 7 of their last 10 games.
Philadelphia Phillies (40–35)
Last 10: 6–4
Home Record: 23–15
Trend: Offense heating up; pitching stabilizing despite injuries.
Key Note: Phillies averaging 5.1 runs per game over their last 12.
PITCHING MATCHUP BREAKDOWN
NYM — LHP Franklin Peralta
2026 Stats: 4.31 ERA | 1.29 WHIP | Strong K/BB ratio
Profile:
Heavy sinker/slider mix
Generates ground balls but can struggle vs right‑handed power
Has allowed 4+ runs in 3 of last 5 starts
Key Concern: Phillies’ right‑handed bats (Castellanos, Bohm, Harper if active) match up well.
PHI — RHP Cristopher Sánchez
2026 Stats: 3.48 ERA | 1.18 WHIP | Excellent command
Profile:
Elite changeup
Generates weak contact
Strong at home (2.91 ERA at Citizens Bank Park)
Key Strength: Mets struggle vs quality changeups — bottom‑third in MLB vs off‑speed.
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
Pete Alonso (NYM) vs Cristopher Sánchez
Alonso has power vs lefties but struggles vs changeups.
Sánchez’s pitch mix neutralizes Alonso’s hot zones.
Alec Bohm (PHI) vs Franklin Peralta
Bohm hitting .318 vs LHP this season.
Peralta’s sinker tends to leak arm‑side — Bohm’s sweet spot.
Francisco Lindor (NYM) vs Phillies Bullpen
Lindor has been hot recently, but PHI’s late‑inning arms (Domínguez, Hoffman) match up well.
Bryce Harper (PHI) vs Mets Bullpen
If Harper plays, he’s a major threat late — Mets bullpen ERA: 4.92 (bottom‑5 in MLB).
SERIES HISTORY
2025 Season Series: Phillies won 10–9
Last 10 Meetings: Phillies lead 6–4
At Citizens Bank Park: Phillies have won 5 of last 7
Trend: High‑scoring games — average combined runs: 9.4
BETTING TRENDS
New York Mets
3–7 in last 10 road games
6 of last 8 games: Over
1–5 in Peralta’s last 6 starts
Philadelphia Phillies
7–3 in last 10 home games
5 of last 7: Over
6–1 in Sánchez’s last 7 home starts
Game Odds
New York Mets 7.5
Philadelphia Phillies – 180
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 19, 2026
