- Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Venue: Citi Field, Queens, NY
- Broadcast: Sportsnet New York
- Betting Odds: Philadelphia (-150) New York (+125)
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Citi Field will host the clash between the New York Mets (69-84) and the Philadelphia Phillies (85-68) on Saturday. The betting line favors Philadelphia at -150, while New York is at +125. The over/under for this matchup is set at 8.5 runs. Starting pitchers are Andrew Painter and Christian Scott.
This season, the Philadelphia Phillies are averaging 4.5 runs per game, ranking 15th in Major League Baseball (MLB). They have scored 684 runs overall and maintain an on-base percentage of .312. The team has achieved 227 doubles and hit 177 home runs. With 664 RBIs and 1,238 hits, their overall batting average stands at .242. Philadelphia’s slugging percentage is .398, with 1,256 strikeouts and 492 walks issued to them.
The Phillies’ K/BB ratio stands at 3.23, with the pitching staff compiling a WHIP of 1.28. This season, Phillies pitchers have conceded 180 home runs and 650 total runs (10th in MLB). They have allowed 1,278 hits (averaging 8.5 per nine innings) and 598 earned runs. The team’s ERA is currently 3.96, placing them 11th in the league, with 1,484 strikeouts logged. They have walked 459 opposing batters, leading to a FIP of 3.79 for the entire season.
The Phillies’ bullpen has a save percentage of 64.1%, participating in 138 save situations so far. They have achieved 41 saves but have blown 23 of their 64 save opportunities. The bullpen has inherited 155 runners this season, with 36.8% of those scoring. Phillies pitchers have faced runners on base 114 times and have made 152 high-pressure appearances. They have used 500 relief pitchers this season, recording 72 holds (24th in MLB).
In terms of defense, the Phillies convert 68.1% of balls in play into outs across their 12,234 innings, ranking 28th in the majors. They have recorded 4,078 putouts, 1,270 assists, and 77 errors to date. Their fielding percentage is .986, which positions them 15th in professional baseball, including 99 double plays turned.
Andrew Painter has pitched for 115 innings in his career, achieving 100 strikeouts. His ERA stands at 5.55 (71 earned runs) with a WHIP of 1.442. He has surrendered 123 hits (9.6 hits per nine innings) along with 43 walks. Painter holds a career record of 3-9 and a FIP of 5.47, having faced 507 batters in the big leagues.
The Mets have a slugging percentage of .393 and average 4.25 runs per game (22nd in the league). They have produced 195 doubles, walked 495 times, and scored 650 runs. This season, New York has amassed 190 home runs and 621 RBIs. They have struck out 1,288 times (13th in the league) and collected 1,224 hits, achieving an on-base percentage of .308 and a batting average of .237.
On the pitching front, the Mets have allowed 696 runs this season, with an ERA of 4.17 (631 earned runs). They have given up 177 home runs and allow 4.60 runs per nine innings (18th in baseball). Their WHIP is 1.299, with a team FIP of 4.08. The Mets’ strikeout to walk ratio is 9.10 (1,372 strikeouts to 523 walks), ranking 16th in combined hits allowed with 1,248.
In terms of saves, the Mets have had 120 situations, achieving 68 holds and suffering 19 blown saves. Their relievers have entered the game in 48 save opportunities, securing 29 saves. Mets relievers have allowed 28.1% of their 192 inherited runners to score. These pitchers have entered 156 times under high-pressure scenarios and 137 times with runners on base, ranking 18th in baseball with a 60.4% save rate, using 474 relief pitchers throughout the season.
Throughout 12,273 innings played, the Mets possess a defensive efficiency of 69.4% (19th in baseball). They have executed 93 double plays and have a fielding percentage of .983, ranking 25th in MLB. The Mets have 1,185 assists, 91 errors, and 4,091 putouts this year.
So far, Christian Scott has allowed 132 hits with 166 strikeouts in his 152 innings pitched. Scott (career record of 4-8) has an ERA of 4.02, permitting 7.8 hits per nine innings. He has allowed 68 earned runs with a WHIP of 1.248 and maintains a FIP of 4.0. His K/BB ratio is 2.86, and he has faced 650 hitters throughout his professional baseball journey.
Who do you think will triumph in tonight’s MLB battle against the spread or on the moneyline?
Pick: Choose Philadelphia (-150)
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