Philadelphia Phillies probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. New York Mets, September 22
The lineups are set as the Phillies turn to ace Zack Wheeler to try to clinch the NL East against the Mets on Sunday Night Baseball.
The Philadelphia Phillies (92-63) stalled in their attempt to clinch the NL East title with a 6-3 loss on Saturday. Now they can clinch on Sunday Night Baseball as they wrap up their four-game series with the New York Mets (86-69) at Citi Field. The Phillies need just one win to clinch the division for the first time since 2011, with their magic number for a first-round bye down to three thanks to the Brewers' loss on Saturday.
The Phillies, who clinched their playoff spot on Friday, failed to get the job done after Orion Kerkering came on in relief in the seventh inning and had a tough time finding his command. The Mets knocked him for three earned runs — the first earned runs he had given up since Aug. 15. Starter Ranger Suárez looked slightly better than his previous outings but lasted only five innings while walking three batters and giving up two solo home runs.
Phillies vs. Mets probable pitchers, September 22
- Zack Wheeler (16-6) will climb the hill for the Phillies. The ace has a 2.56 ERA and an NL-best 0.95 WHIP in 30 starts. Wheeler is dialed in right now, posting nine straight quality starts. He dominated the Brewers earlier this week, cruising through seven innings of one-run, four-hit ball while striking out six.
- Tylor Megill (4-5) will start for the Mets. The 29-year-old right-hander has a 4.08 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 14 games (13 starts) this season. He has pitched to a 1.69 ERA over his last four starts, but those have come against the White Sox, Red Sox, Blue Jays and Nationals — not exactly the cream of the crop.
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, September 22
- 1. DH Kyle Schwarber
- 2. SS Trea Turner
- 3. 1B Bryce Harper
- 4. 3B Alec Bohm
- 5. RF Nick Castellanos
- 6. 2B Bryson Stott
- 7. C J.T. Realmuto
- 8. LF Brandon Marsh
- 9. CF Johan Rojas
New York Mets starting lineup, September 22
- 1. 2B Jose Iglesias
- 2. LF Brandon Nimmo
- 3. 1B Pete Alonso
- 4. DH Jesse Winker
- 5. RF Starling Marte
- 6. C Francisco Alvarez
- 7. 3B Mark Vientos
- 8. CF Tyrone Taylor
- 9. SS Luisangel Acuña
What channel is the Philadelphia Phillies game on today?
- Game time: 7:15 p.m. ET.
- ESPN will carry the 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.
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