New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies
PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies conclude their four-game series Sunday evening at Citizens Bank Park, with the Phillies seeking to even the set after Saturday’s 6-1 victory.
First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. under a forecast of 85 degrees and rain.
Philadelphia (55-44) has won three of the last four meetings and owns a 5-3 edge in the season series. The Phillies sit atop the National League East, while the Mets (41-58) languish in last place.
Pitching matchup
The Mets have not officially announced a starter, but right-hander Nolan McLean (6-5) is the likely candidate. Right-hander Alan Rangel (0-2) is also available. The Phillies will counter with left-hander Jesús Luzardo, who is 5-0 with a 1.93 ERA over his last five starts (Interstat) — including seven scoreless innings against Cincinnati on July 9.
Luzardo (7-6, 3.67 ERA) beat the Mets on Saturday, allowing one earned run on two hits over five innings with seven strikeouts. He has won all three of his starts against New York this season.
Players to watch
Mets left-hander Sean Manaea, who started Saturday’s loss, allowed four earned runs on seven hits in 4⅔ innings. Over his last five starts, Manaea is 1-4 with a 5.68 ERA.
Phillies shortstop Trea Turner went 3-for-4 with a home run and an RBI on Saturday. He is hitting .312 with 14 homers this season.
Recent results
The Mets’ 4-1 win Friday snapped a three-game losing streak. New York is 4-6 in its last 10 games.
Philadelphia has won four of its last five and 10 of its last 14 overall.
Betting line
Despite the records, the Mets are installed as a -1.5 favorite. The over/under is 8½. The Interstat game simulator projects a 5-4 Phillies victory.
Up next
The Mets travel to Milwaukee for a three-game series beginning Monday. Philadelphia hosts the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday to open a three-game set.