The Philadelphia Phillies (46-31) and New York Mets (46-31) will conclude their series at Citizens Bank Park on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball with first place in the National League East on the line.
After the Phillies pummeled the Mets 10-2 in Friday's opener, New York extracted some revenge on Saturday with an 11-4 win. The two teams now enter tonight's contest tied atop the NL East.
The Mets hit seven solo home runs, four coming off Phillies starter Mick Abel. The rookie didn't command his fastball, per MLB.com's Paul Casella, and gave up some hard and loud contact in just three innings of work. He left trailing 4-3. The bullpen didn't fair much better as the Mets laughed their way to evening the series at one game apiece.
Sunday's matchup is a big one, with the series hanging in the balance before the Phils embark on a six-game road trip through Houston and Atlanta.
Phillies vs. Mets probable pitchers, June 22
- Jesús Luzardo (6-3, 4.41 ERA) will start for the Phillies. The lefty has a 1.43 WHIP with 97 strikeouts in 83 2/3 innings in 15 starts this season. He was charged with four runs on six hits and four walks with four strikeouts in a sub-par five-inning outing against the Miami Marlins last time out.
- David Peterson (5-2, 2.60 ERA) will counter for the Mets. The 29-year-old left-hander has had a strong campaign so far, with a 1.19 WHIP and 74 strikeouts over 14 starts. All three of his June outings have been quality starts, going seven, nine and seven innings. He went 5 1/3 against the Phillies in April, allowing two runs on eight hits in a no-decision.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, June 22
- 1. SS Trea Turner
- 2. DH Kyle Schwarber
- 3. 3B Alec Bohm
- 4. RF Nick Castellanos
- 5. C J.T. Realmuto
- 6. LF Otto Kemp
- 7. 2B Edmundo Sosa
- 8. 1B Buddy Kennedy
- 9. CF Johan Rojas
New York Mets starting lineup, June 22
- 1. SS Francisco Lindor
- 2. DH Starling Marte
- 3. RF Juan Soto
- 4. 1B Pete Alonso
- 5. LF Brandon Nimmo
- 6. C Luis Torrens
- 7. CF Tyrone Taylor
- 8. 3B Ronny Mauricio
- 9. 2B Luisangel Acuña
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 7:10 p.m. ET.
- ESPN will carry the exclusive national broadcast on Sunday Night Baseball.
How do I stream the Philadelphia Phillies game today?
How can I listen to the Philadelphia Phillies game today?
- The Phillies broadcast will be on 94 WIP and WTTM 1680.
- Mets fans can tune into the game on Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM and Audacy App 92.3 HD2.