New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies 6/25/2023 Game Analysis, Picks and Previews
The New York Mets (34-41) and Philadelphia Phillies (39-36) will square off Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park in Brotherly Love. One of the worst teams in baseball, the Mets (35-41), have a road record of eight games below.500. On the road. New York defeated Philadelphia 4-2 on Saturday thanks to two goals from OF Starling Marte.
A 36-year-old righty (2-3, 6.34 ERA) will start for the Mets in this game. Carrasco has given up 12 runs (11 ER) over his previous 12+ frames, and New York has lost his last three starts.
New York is slugging.396 and has walked 256 times while striking out 587 times—their batting average is.240, with 596 base hits and 328 runs batted in for the season. The Mets have recorded one hundred three two-baggers and 89 home runs as a club. They have 338 runs in total and an on-base percentage of 319. The New York Mets are thirteenth in baseball, with 4.5 runs scored per game as a club.
Their pitching staff has a combined WHIP of 1.37, and their strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.37. Pitchers for the Mets have allowed 357 runs overall and 104 long balls, which ranks 22nd in the league. New York gave up six hundred twenty-four base hits (8.6 per nine innings) and 337 earned runs. The Mets’ pitching staff has struck out 625 hitters this season, resulting in a team earned run average of 4.66, which ranks 25th in MLB. Their FIP as a team for the year is 4.82, and they have walked 264 opponents.
This season, the Mets have sent 237 bullpen pitchers to the mound. So far this season, the bullpen pitchers have given up 100 base runners, with 28.0% of those runners reaching first base. Throughout the season, they have missed eight of their 26 chances to make saves, for 18 saves. The relievers for the Mets have entered 72 save situations and have a 69.2% save percentage. The bullpen currently ranks seventh in MLB with 45 holds for the year. In addition to 72 appearances in high-stakes situations, Mets pitchers have taken the mound with runners on 70 times.
New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies 6/25/2023 Game Analysis, Picks and Previews
Philadelphia Phillies are 9.5 games behind first-place Atlanta after winning 20 of their first 34 home games. Philadelphia hitters combined to go 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position and strike out ten times during yesterday’s home defeat. OF The Phillies, who finished the game with a record of 39-37, had a three-hit day led by a home run from Nick Castellanos.
The Phillies have had 66 save opportunities, earning 37 holds and eight missed saves. Philadelphia has had 29 chances to rescue games with bullpen pitchers, and they have managed 21 saves. Their relievers have entered the game 61 times with runners on base and 78 times in high-stakes situations. Of 93 inherited base runners, Philadelphia relievers have an inherited scoring percentage of 37.6%. With a save percentage of 72.4%, they are fifth in MLB and have sent 252 relievers to the field this season.
The Philadelphia Phillies have 39 double plays and the 13th-best fielding percentage in the majors with.987. The Phillies have recorded 618 assists, 35 mistakes, and 1,981 putouts this season. The Phillies’ defensive efficiency in 5,943 innings played on the field is 69.2%, which ranks 14th in professional baseball.
In the series finale, the right-hander Zack Wheeler (6-4, 3.48 ERA) of the Phillies will oppose. Wheeler has a respectable 1.11 WHIP over 88 innings of work, with five home runs allowed and 98 hitters struck out.
New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies. The MLB Pick for this contest is Philadelphia Phillies. SP New York Jose Quintana (ribs) completed a rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie and intends to make his season debut at the beginning of the following month. New York is 14th in runs scored and 17th in OPS through 76 games. Philadelphia is ranked 21st in runs scored and 13th in OPS for the season. Pick the underdog. Philadelphia Phillies are predicted to win 5-2 in the final score.
MLB Starting Time: 1:35 PM ET
Location: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, June 25, 2023
TV: Apple TV+
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Philadelphia Phillies -175
MLB Totals: 9.5
