On Wednesday, May 15, Alec Bohm's Philadelphia Phillies (30-13) square off against Pete Alonso's New York Mets (19-22) at Citizens Bank Park. The first pitch will be thrown at 6:40 PM ET.
Ahead of Philadelphia matching up against New York, you can find out how to watch the matchup in the article below.
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Phillies vs. Mets Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- TV: NBCS-PH
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- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
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Pitching Matchup
Phillies: Ranger Suárez
- Ranger Suarez makes the start for the Phillies, his ninth of the season. He is 7-0 with a 1.50 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 54 2/3 innings pitched.
- The left-hander's most recent time out was on Friday against the Miami Marlins, when he tossed seven scoreless innings while allowing three hits.
- In eight games this season, the 28-year-old has amassed an ERA of 1.50, with 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .168 against him.
- Suarez is trying to extend a seventh-game quality start streak in this matchup.
- Suarez will try to build upon a nine-game streak of pitching five or more innings (he's averaging 6.8 innings per outing).
- In four of his eight total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
Mets: Adrian Houser
- Adrian Houser (0-3) takes the mound first for the Mets in his seventh start of the season. He's put together a 7.63 ERA in 30 2/3 innings pitched, with 16 strikeouts.
- In his most recent time out -- in relief on Friday -- the righty threw two scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves while surrendering one hit.
- The 31-year-old has put up a 7.63 ERA and 4.7 strikeouts per nine innings during seven games this season, while giving up a batting average of .279 to opposing hitters.
- So far this year, Houser does not have a quality start.
- Houser will try to collect his fifth outing of five or more innings pitched this season. He's averaging 4.3 innings per appearance.
- In one of his seven total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
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Team Comparison
| Phillies | Mets | |
|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 4.2 | |
| 3.6 | 4.3 | |
| .259 | .233 | |
| .223 | .222 | |
| 50 | 41 | |
| 34 | 29 |
Phillies Offensive Leaders
- Bohm is batting .333 this season, with a .400 on-base percentage and a .526 slugging percentage. He has four home runs and 35 RBI, plus 21 runs scored. His strikeout rate is 15.4%, and his walk rate is 8.6%.
- So far this season, Bryson Stott is hitting .281, with a .840 OPS (.385 on-base, .455 slugging). His strikeout rate is 15.5%, and his walk rate is 14.9%. He has four home runs and 26 RBI, plus 23 runs scored and 10 steals on 11 attempts.
- Bryce Harper is batting .259, with nine home runs and 29 RBI, plus 23 runs scored and two steals on four attempts. His strikeout rate is 23.2%, and his walk rate is 16.7%. He has a .381 on-base percentage and a .496 slugging percentage.
- The Phillies' Kyle Schwarber is hitting .218, with a .326 on-base percentage and a .404 slugging percentage. He has nine home runs and 25 RBI, plus 32 runs scored. His strikeout rate is 32.6%, and his walk rate is 13.9%.
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Mets Offensive Leaders
- Alonso is hitting .226/.309/.452 this season with a walk rate of 9.1% and a K rate of 18.9%. In addition, he's slammed nine homers while knocking in 22 runs and scoring 24 times.
- In 178 plate appearances, Brandon Nimmo is batting .221/.365/.407 this season with a walk rate of 15.2% and a strikeout rate of 20.2%. In addition, he's swatted six home runs while knocking in 27 runs and scoring 21 times.
- This season, Francisco Lindor is batting .204/.272/.383 this season with a walk rate of 7.8% and a K rate of 15%. In addition, he's slammed seven dingers while driving in 21 runs and scoring 23 times. Plus, he's swiped four bases on six attempts.
- At the plate, Starling Marte sports a .260 average to go along with a .303 OBP and .377 SLG in 166 PAs. He's also cracked four homers with 15 RBI and 20 runs scored, including seven stolen bases, while posting a 22.9% strikeout rate and 6% walk rate.
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