How to watch Phillies vs. Mets NLDS Game 2: Probable pitchers, lineups, TV & more
Here's everything you need to know as the Phillies try to even the series against the Mets in Game 2 at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday.
The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets are set for Game 2 of the NLDS on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies got off to a great start in Game 1 on Saturday. Led by a massive Kyle Schwarber leadoff home run, ace Zack Wheeler dominated the visiting Mets for seven innings in what turned out to be a historic start for the veteran. According to MLB.com's Paul Casella, Wheeler became the only pitcher in postseason history with multiple starts of seven-plus shutout innings without allowing more than one hit.
Unfortunately, the Phillies bullpen blew it up and let the Mets score five runs in the eighth inning, leading to an eventual 6-2 loss. The Phillies bats only managed five hits, with Schwarber's home run the only run scored until they added one in the bottom of the ninth.
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Now, the Phillies turn to Cristopher Sánchez for a must-win Game 2 start to avoid going down 0-2 with the best-of-five series shifting to Citi Field in New York for Game 3 on Tuesday.
In a surprising move, the Phillies are keeping third baseman Alec Bohm out of the lineup today, with Edmundo Sosa filling in at the hot corner for Game 2.
How to watch Phillies vs. Mets NLDS Game 2, October 6
The Phillies take on the Mets in Game 2 of the NLDS, with a 4:08 p.m. ET start time.
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 6
- Game time: 4:08 p.m. ET
- National TV channel: FS1
How to stream Phillies vs. Mets NLDS Game 2
How to listen on the radio
- 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.
Probable pitchers for Phillies vs. Mets NLDS Game 2
Cristopher Sánchez will take the ball for the Phillies in the must-win NLDS Game 2. With a 2.21 ERA at home this year, manager Rob Thomson is going with the breakout left-hander over veteran Aaron Nola. Sánchez faced the Mets three times this season, going 1-0 with a 3.06 ERA. In his two September starts against the NL East rival, he held them to three runs on nine hits over 12 innings while striking out 14.
Luis Severino will counter for the Mets. The 30-year-old right-hander picked up the win in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against the Milwaukee Brewers earlier this week. He went six innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits in that one. Severino faced the Phillies twice in September, going 1-0 while giving up three runs over six innings in each start.
Phillies NLDS Game 2 lineup
- 1. DH Kyle Schwarber
- 2. SS Trea Turner
- 3. 1B Bryce Harper
- 4. RF Nick Castellanos
- 5. 2B Bryson Stott
- 6. C J.T. Realmuto
- 7. LF Brandon Marsh
- 8. 3B Edmundo Sosa
- 9. CF Johan Rojas
Mets NLDS Game 2 lineup
- 1. SS Francisco Lindor
- 2. 3B Mark Vientos
- 3. LF Brandon Nimmo
- 4. 1B Pete Alonso
- 5. 2B Jose Iglesias
- 6. DH J.D. Martinez
- 7. RF Starling Marte
- 8. C Francisco Alvarez
- 9. CF Harrison Bader
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