The Philadelphia Phillies (89-59) will look to secure the series win on Sunday against the New York Mets (81-67) after a thrilling 6-4 comeback win on Saturday.
The Phillies looked dead in the water in the first few innings of the game after Kolby Allard had a tough time finding the zone and went down 4-0 after three innings. But then Bryce Harper and Cal Stevenson happened.
Harper broke his 30-game home run drought with a solo shot to left field in the fourth and followed that up with a two-run round-tripper in the sixth to pull the Phillies to within one run. Stevenson then took over, coming up with a go-ahead two-run double in the seventh followed by a spectacular home-run robbing catch in center field in the top of the eighth.
You also can't overlook Taijuan Walker's contributions. The much-maligned starter-turned-reliever gave the Phillies three scoreless innings out of the bullpen, allowing just three hits to hold the Mets at bay while the bats got going.
Heading into Sunday's action, the Phillies' magic number to clinch both the division and a postseason berth sits at seven, as they hold an 8.0-game lead over both the Mets and Atlanta Braves. The Phillies are also welcoming third baseman Alec Bohm back to the lineup today after a stint on the 10-day IL with a left hand strain.
Phillies vs. Mets probable pitchers, September 15
- Cristopher Sánchez (10-9) will start for the Phillies. The 27-year-old lefty has a 3.33 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 28 starts this season. In two September starts, he’s 1-0 with a 1.38 ERA and 0.85 WHIP while striking out 11 in 13 innings.
- David Peterson (9-2) will counter for the Mets. The 29-year-old left-hander has a 2.98 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 18 starts this season. He hasn't faced the Phillies this season but has a 4.35 ERA with 13 strikeouts in 10 1/3 innings so far in his two September starts.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, September 15
- 1. DH Kyle Schwarber
- 2. SS Trea Turner
- 3. 1B Bryce Harper
- 4. RF Nick Castellanos
- 5. 3B Alec Bohm
- 6. C J.T. Realmuto
- 7. LF Weston Wilson
- 8. 2B Buddy Kennedy
- 9. C Johan Rojas
New York Mets starting lineup, September 15
- 1. SS Francisco Lindor
- 2. 3B Mark Vientos
- 3. 1B Pete Alonso
- 4. LF Brandon Nimmo
- 5. DH J.D. Martinez
- 6. 2B Jose Iglesias
- 7. C Luis Torrens
- 8. RF Tyrone Taylor
- 9. CF Harrison Bader
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 1:35 p.m. ET.
- NBCSP will have the Phillies broadcast.
- The Mets broadcast will be on WPIX.
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.