New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 13, 2024

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Sep 13, 2024 6:11 AM
The Philadelphia Phillies, riding high on their impressive home record of 50-25, look to extend their dominance at Citizens Bank Park as they host the New York Mets on Friday, September 13th at 6:40 PM. The Phillies, currently leading the NL East with an 88-58 record, aim to build upon their 4-2 series lead over the Mets, who are fighting to stay within striking distance with their 80-66 record.
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Mets vs Phillies starting pitchers

  • Aaron Nola for Philadelphia Phillies
  • Jose Quintana for New York Mets

Mets vs Phillies statistics

Stat Mets Phillies
Hits 1225 (12th) 1297 (Tied-4th)
Batting Average .246 (13th) .259 (4th)
Runs Batted In 661 (10th) 682 (5th)
Runs 692 (10th) 714 (5th)
Home Runs 184 (7th) 177 (9th)
Walks 465 (9th) 475 (7th)
Stolen Bases 97 (Tied-16th) 132 (6th)
Strikeouts 1249 (15th) 1217 (19th)
Pitches 21852 (8th) 21512 (14th)

Philadelphia Phillies recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/11/24 vs Tampa Bay Rays W 3-2
9/10/24 vs Tampa Bay Rays W 9-4
9/9/24 vs Tampa Bay Rays W 2-1
9/8/24 @ Miami Marlins L 10-1
9/7/24 @ Miami Marlins L 9-5

New York Mets recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/11/24 @ Toronto Blue Jays W 6-2
9/10/24 @ Toronto Blue Jays L 6-2
9/9/24 @ Toronto Blue Jays W 3-2
9/8/24 vs Cincinnati Reds L 3-1
9/7/24 vs Cincinnati Reds W 4-0

Mets vs Phillies predictions

As the New York Mets gear up to face the Philadelphia Phillies, all eyes will be on some key players who could make a significant impact. Francisco Lindor, with his stellar .268 batting average and 31 homers, is expected to continue his strong performance. Alongside Lindor, Pete Alonso, who's known for delivering when it counts, might just be the powerhouse at the plate, projecting a few crucial RBIs and possibly a home run. Jose Quintana, though facing challenges with an ERA over 4, will need to leverage his experience on the mound to keep the Mets in contention.

Turning our attention to the Philadelphia Phillies, the lineup looks just as formidable. Bryce Harper has been swinging a hot bat and his ability to drive in runs consistently will be crucial in this matchup. Aaron Nola, taking the mound with a promising 3.41 ERA and a knack for strikeouts, is likely to deliver a strong pitching performance, providing the Phillies with a solid foundation from the early innings. Don’t overlook Trea Turner either; his speed and .298 batting average make him a constant threat, especially when it comes to getting on base and scoring runs.

Considering the momentum and the home advantage, the Philadelphia Phillies seem poised to extend their winning streak. With Nola's command on the mound and the lineup's depth, which appears slightly more robust compared to the Mets, the scales are tipped in favor of the Phillies. It will be a challenging game for sure, but Philadelphia's combination of solid pitching and timely hitting should carry them through as victors in this notable division clash.

Philadelphia Phillies injuries

  • J.T. Realmuto (C): Day-To-Day
  • Kyle Schwarber (DH): Day-To-Day
  • Alec Bohm (3B): 10-Day-IL
  • Austin Hays (LF): 10-Day-IL
  • Edmundo Sosa (SS): 10-Day-IL

New York Mets injuries

  • Dedniel Nunez (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Kyle Crick (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Yacksel Rios (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Christian Scott (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Kodai Senga (SP): 60-Day-IL

Mets vs Phillies game info

Venue Citizens Bank Park
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
First pitch Fri 6:40 PM
Temperature 82°
Chance of Rain 0%

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