The Philadelphia Phillies are on the verge of clinching the NL East title with a win against the Mets today in their four-game series. Starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (12-7, 3.13 ERA) will face Sean Manaea (11-5, 3.26) as the Phillies aim for their third consecutive postseason appearance. After a dominant 12-2 victory on Friday, the Phillies have reduced their magic number to just one. Manager Rob Thomson emphasized the team’s focus on ultimately winning the World Series, signaling their playoff ambitions. Meanwhile, the Mets are battling injuries but have shown resilience, overcoming a rocky start to gain playoff contention.
By the Numbers
- Phillies’ current record: 92-62, clinched at least a wild-card spot.
- Alec Bohm’s performance on Friday: 4 hits, 1 homer, 4 RBIs.
Yes, But
While the Phillies are poised for a breakout postseason, the Mets have displayed a strong second half of the season, with the best record in baseball (61-34) since June 2. This suggests that the Mets can be formidable foes despite their injury challenges…