The Philadelphia Phillies (92-62) clinched their playoff spot on Friday and need just one win to clinch the NL East title when they face off against the New York Mets (85-69) on Saturday in Game 3 of their four-game set at Citi Field.
Friday's massive 12-2 win was a pleasant turnaround after getting blasted 10-6 on Thursday. Starter Cristopher Sánchez went five innings and gave up two runs on three hits but walked an uncharacteristic five Mets batters while striking out seven. He minimized the damage, giving up two first-inning runs and gave his teammates a chance to battle back, which they did in spades.
After posting single runs in the second and third frames, the Phillies bats exploded for six in the fourth, punctuated by an Alec Bohm three-run home run. They tacked on four more runs while Orion Kerkering, Matt Strahm, Tyler Gilbert and Jeff Hoffman shut down the Mets over four clean innings.
Phillies vs. Mets probable pitchers, September 21
- Ranger Suárez (12-7) will take the ball for the Phillies. The lefty has a 3.13 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 25 starts. He has a 4.11 ERA through three September starts and gave up three runs on four hits and three walks over five innings in his last outing against the Brewers.
- Sean Manaea (11-5) will counter for the Mets. The 32-year-old left-hander has a 3.26 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in 30 starts this season. He dominated the Nationals in his last start, giving up one run on four hits while striking out six and walking one over seven innings.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, September 21
- 1. DH Kyle Schwarber
- 2. SS Trea Turner
- 3. 1B Bryce Harper
- 4. 3B Alec Bohm
- 5. RF Nick Castellanos
- 6. C J.T. Realmuto
- 7. 2B Edmundo Sosa
- 8. LF Weston Wilson
- 9. CF Johan Rojas
New York Mets starting lineup, September 21
- 1. 2B Jose Iglesias
- 2. DH Starling Marte
- 3. 3B Mark Vientos
- 4. 1B Pete Alonso
- 5. LF Brandon Nimmo
- 6. RF Tyrone Taylor
- 7. C Francisco Alvarez
- 8. CF Harrison Bader
- 9. SS Luisangel Acuña
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 4:10 p.m. ET.
- NBCSP will have the Phillies broadcast.
- The Mets broadcast will be on SNY.
- 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.