The Philadelphia Phillies (88-58) are ready to host the New York Mets (80-66) for a big three-game series that kicks off on Friday at Citizens Bank Park. The NL East rivals play seven games over the next 10 days, with huge postseason implications.
The Phillies are coming off a sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays and hold an 8.0-game lead over the Mets, who have overtaken the Atlanta Braves heading into the weekend. The Mets are coming off a series win in Toronto and are 8-2 in their last 10. Both teams come into this series with an 18-8 record since Aug. 14.
The good news for the Phillies is that designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (elbow) and catcher J.T. Realmuto (knee) are back in the lineup. The bad news is that outfielder Austin Hays (kidney infection) and third baseman Alec Bohm (left hand strain) remain sidelined even though they're both technically eligible to come off the 10-day IL.
Phillies vs. Mets probable pitchers, September 13
- Aaron Nola (12-7) will take the ball for the Phillies. The righty has a 3.41 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 29 starts. Nola has faced the Mets once this season, when he threw his complete game shutout, scattering four hits and striking out eight, on May 14.
- Jose Quintana (8-9) will start for the Mets. The 35-year-old left-hander has a 4.09 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 28 starts this season. In two starts against the Phillies this season, Quintana has two no-decisions, giving up five runs on 10 hits while striking out five and walking two over nine innings.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, September 13
- 1. DH Kyle Schwarber
- 2. SS Trea Turner
- 3. 1B Bryce Harper
- 4. RF Nick Castellanos
- 5. C J.T. Realmuto
- 6. LF Weston Wilson
- 7. 2B Bryson Stott
- 8. 3B Buddy Kennedy
- 9. CF Johan Rojas
New York Mets starting lineup, September 13
- 1. SS Francisco Lindor
- 2. 3B Mark Vientos
- 3. LF Brandon Nimmo
- 4. 1B Pete Alonso
- 5. DH Jesse Winker
- 6. 2B Jose Iglesias
- 7. RF Tyrone Taylor
- 8. C Francisco Alvarez
- 9. CF Harrison Bader
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 6:40 p.m. ET.
- NBCSP will have the Phillies broadcast.
- The Mets broadcast will be on WPIX.
- MLB Network will carry a national broadcast (out-of-market only).
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.