- Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets
- Scheduled For: Friday, September 18, 2026
- Venue: Citi Field, Queens, NY
- Broadcast: Sportsnet New York
- Betting Lines: Philadelphia (-160) New York (+132)
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At Citi Field, the New York Mets (69-83) will take on the Philadelphia Phillies (84-68) this Friday. The betting odds favor the Phillies at -160, while the Mets stand at +132. The total runs for this matchup are projected at 8, with Tim Mayza and Zac Thornton expected to be the starting pitchers.
The Philadelphia Phillies possess a slugging percentage of .399, with 1,250 strikeouts and 487 walks this season. They’ve amassed 661 RBIs and recorded 1,230 hits, achieving a team batting average of .241. The team has 226 doubles and 177 home runs, as well as a scoring tally of 681 runs, giving them an on-base percentage of .312. Overall, the Phillies are averaging 4.5 runs per game, ranking 15th in MLB.
The Phillies’ pitching staff carries an earned run average of 3.99, placing them 11th in MLB, and they have struck out 1,476 batters. The team has allowed 180 home runs and 650 runs, ranking 10th in the league. They’re allowing 454 walks with a collective FIP of 3.80. Philadelphia has given up 1,274 hits this season (8.5 hits per 9 innings) along with 598 earned runs. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 3.25, and they maintain a WHIP of 1.28.
Philadelphia’s relief pitchers have faced runners on base 113 times, making 152 high-leverage appearances. This season, they have recorded 70 holds (26th in MLB) and a save percentage of 63.5% in 135 save situations. They achieved 40 saves but blew 23 of their 63 opportunities. The relievers have inherited 154 base runners this season, with 37.0% of those scoring. A total of 497 relievers have taken the mound for Philadelphia in 2023.
This season, the Phillies have achieved 4,051 putouts, compiled 1,257 assists, and recorded 77 errors. Their fielding percentage holds at .986, ranking 15th in the majors, together with 97 double plays. They have converted 68.0% of balls in play into outs during their 12,153 innings, positioning them 28th in professional baseball.
Tim Mayza has pitched 382 innings in his career, achieving 382 strikeouts. With a career record of 23-12, Mayza holds a FIP of 3.69, having faced 1,597 batters. His ERA stands at 3.74 (159 earned runs allowed) and he has a WHIP of 1.245. Mayza has allowed 357 hits (8.4 per nine innings) along with 119 walks.
The New York Mets’ team on-base percentage is .308, and their batting average sits at .238 for the year. They have struck out 1,280 times (13th overall) and accumulated 1,220 hits. With 190 home runs and 621 RBIs, the Mets have a slugging percentage of .394 and average 4.28 runs per game, placing them 22nd in the league. They also have 195 doubles and 490 walks, contributing to a total of 650 runs scored.
This season, the Mets’ pitching staff has allowed 693 runs, marked by a team ERA of 4.18 (629 earned runs permitted). They have surrendered 177 home runs and allow 4.61 runs per nine innings (18th in MLB). Their collective WHIP is 1.298 with a FIP of 4.09. They also boast a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 9.10 (1,366 strikeouts to 518 walks), ranking 16th in the league for total hits allowed with 1,240.
New York’s save percentage is currently 60.4%, and 472 relief pitchers have taken the mound this season. Their relievers have made 156 high-leverage appearances and have faced runners on base 137 times. With 120 save situations, the Mets have secured 68 holds and experienced 19 blown saves. In 48 save opportunities, their bullpen has earned 29 saves, with an inherited runner scoring percentage of 28.1% from 192 inherited runners.
In the field, the New York Mets have executed 92 double plays and carry a fielding percentage of .983, ranking 25th in the majors. They have achieved 1,178 assists, 90 errors, and recorded 4,064 putouts throughout the season. Their defensive efficiency over 12,192 innings reaches 69.4%, placing them 19th in MLB.
Throughout his career, Zac Thornton has given up 69 hits and accrued 55 strikeouts over 73 innings. With 28 earned runs allowed, he has a WHIP of 1.163 and a FIP of 3.4. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is 3.44, having faced 293 opposing batters in his MLB journey. Thornton, with a career record of 4-5, boasts an earned run average of 3.45, allowing 8.5 hits per nine innings.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s MLB face-off, covering the spread or claiming victory on the moneyline?
Prediction: Choose New York (+132)
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