The Mets dropped the first game of the series last night 5-4 as the Phillies were able to hold off every comeback attempt the Mets made. The Phillies were able to increase their lead on the first wild card spot to five games and the Mets clinched a losing record for 2023. Last night’s results across the league put the Mets wild card elimination number to two, so it’s possible the Mets can also be officially eliminated from wild card play tonight.
Tylor Megill has made 23 starts tossing 113 innings with a 4.94 ERA, 5.18 FIP, 1.655 WHIP and an 86 ERA+. In his last four starts he has allowed seven runs, six earned, over 22 innings while striking out 18 batters. During this stretch he’s had a 2.45 ERA (4.76 FIP) and has knocked his season ERA below five for the first time since June 16th. The Phillies have the following career numbers against him:
- J.T. Realmuto 1-6, 2B, 4 K
- Bryce Harper 1-6, 2 K
- Kyle Schwarber 0-2, 2 BB
- Alec Bohm 1-4, 2B, K
- Trea Tuner 1-2
- Nick Castellanos 0-4, K
- Bryson Stott 0-2, K
- Rodolfo Castro 0-2, 2 K
- Brandon Marsh 2-2, HR
- Edmundo Sosa 1-2
The Mets bats get to face an old friend tonight in Taijuan Walker. Over 29 starts Walker has through 159 2/3 innings with a 4.40 ERA, 4.54 FIP, 1.328 WHIP and a 98 ERA+. Last year for the Mets he made 29 starts throwing 157 1/3 innings with a 3.49 ERA, 3.65 FIP, 1.195 WHIP and a 111 ERA+. Walker is coming off of a rough stretch so far in September where he has allowed 15 runs, 14 earned over his last three starts (17 1/3 innings). The Mets have the following career numbers against him:
- Francisco Lindor 2-10, 2 K, BB
- Brandon Nimmo 2-7, 2B, HR
- Rafael Ortega 0-4, 2 K, BB
- Pete Alonso 1-4, 2B, K, BB
- DJ Stewart 0-5, 2 K
- Daniel Vogelbach 0-4, K
- Francisco Álvarez 0-4, 2 K
- Brett Baty 0-4, K
- Jeff McNeil 1-4
- Omar Narváez 0-2, BB
Three Things To Watch For:
- Mark Vientos. He did it again! On Wednesday he hit two home runs. Last night hit hit another home run, bringing him to eight on the year. Since August 29th Vientos has hit six homer and has gone 20-for-66 at the plate (.303/.343/.606). Before this stretch he was hitting .195/.234/.305 on the season. He’s now hitting .226/.266/.389.
- Jeff McNeil. For the last several days either McNeil, Nimmo or both have had three hit nights. Yesterday was McNeil’s turn going 3-for-4 at the plate with a double and a triple. In his last four games he is 8-for-16 with four runs scored, two doubles, a triple and a home run.
- Milestone Tracker. Lindor stole two bases last night, bringing him to 30 stolen bases on the season – the most he’s ever had in his career (next closest is 25). He’s now four home runs shy of a 30-30 season. Nimmo is still looking for one more home run to reach 25, Álvarez is looking for two more to get to 25 and Pete Alonso needs five more for 50 on the year.
Let’s Go Mets!
