Overview
- The Mets took the series opener 6-4 after Friday night's game, with Juan Soto going 2-for-4 and hitting two solo home runs and New York scoring late runs on an Eric Wagaman RBI single and a two-run triple by Marcus Semien.
- Game 2 is scheduled for Saturday at 7:15 p.m. ET at Citizens Bank Park and will air nationally on FOX with streaming options including FuboTV, DirecTV and SlingTV.
- The probable pitching matchup lists Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta against Phillies lefty Cristopher Sánchez, with Peralta 5-5 and Sánchez 8-3 with a 1.82 ERA and 116 strikeouts this season.
- Betting markets across previews show the Phillies as favorites (around -189 to -194), reflecting Philadelphia's 40-35 record versus New York's 34-41 and the Phillies' stronger home form.
- Keep an eye on Sánchez's ability to miss bats, Soto's continued power, and how each club manages its bullpen and injured-list depth because those factors will shape the short series outcome and have ripple effects on divisional positioning.