{"id":1160117,"date":"2020-09-15T16:09:44","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T21:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesportsdaily.com\/?p=1160117"},"modified":"2020-09-15T16:09:44","modified_gmt":"2020-09-15T21:09:44","slug":"9-15-20-game-preview-new-york-mets-at-philadelphia-phillies-m1d1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesportsdaily.com\/news\/9-15-20-game-preview-new-york-mets-at-philadelphia-phillies-m1d1\/","title":{"rendered":"9\/15\/20 Game Preview: New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies"},"content":{"rendered":"

The path forward is very clear for the New York Mets (21-26). After dropping two out of three against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Mets find themselves two games out of a playoff spot with four teams to pass. That will require a lot of winning, which the Mets need to do beginning with this series against the Philadelphia Phillies (23-23). First pitch for the opener of this three-game set is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at Citizen’s Bank Park.<\/p>\n

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Sep 13, 2020; Buffalo, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) hits a single during the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Sahlen Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Mets will send right-hander Rick Porcello (1-4, 6.07 ERA) to the mound tonight. Porcello was hit hard by the Baltimore Orioles last Wednesday, giving up five runs (four earned) in four innings, but was bailed out of a loss when the Mets rallied for a 7-6 win. The Phillies will counter with righty Jake Arrieta (3-4, 5.54 ERA). Arrieta pitched well against the Miami Marlins last Thursday, allowing three runs in 5.2 innings of work, but was stuck with a no-decision. Philadelphia went on to lose the game 7-6.<\/p>\n

Local Coverage:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Television:<\/strong> SNY<\/p>\n

Radio:<\/strong> WCBS<\/p>\n

New York Mets Lineup:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tonight's lineup. #LGM<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/diYKBLtqyK<\/a><\/p>\n

— New York Mets (@Mets) September 15, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n