The New York Mets (72-86) start a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies (89-70) on Friday at Citi Field. First pitch is at 7:10 PM. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Taijuan Walker (15-5) to the mound, while Tylor Megill (8-8) will get the nod for the Mets.
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Philadelphia vs. New York Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, September 29, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: Citi Field in Queens, New York
- How to Watch on TV: SNY
- Probable Pitchers: Walker – PHI (15-5, 4.40 ERA) vs Megill – NYM (8-8, 4.92 ERA)
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Phillies vs. Mets Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Walker | Megill | |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | GS | 24 |
| 15-5 | W-L | 8-8 |
| 4.40 | ERA | 4.92 |
| 165.2 | IP | 119 |
| 67 | BB | 56 |
| 135 | SO | 98 |
Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Taijuan Walker
- The righty’s most recent appearance was on Friday against the New York Mets, when he went six innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up five hits.
- In 30 games this season, the 31-year-old has an ERA of 4.40, with 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .238 against him.
- Walker has collected 12 quality starts this season.
- He has had three appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
- The 31-year-old ranks 35th in ERA (4.40), 37th in WHIP (1.322), and 40th in K/9 (7.3) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
- When Walker starts, his team is 16-14-0 against the spread this season.
- Games started by Walker have a 13-14-3 record at hitting the over this season.
Walker’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mets | Sep. 22 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| at Cardinals | Sep. 17 | 7.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Braves | Sep. 11 | 5.1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| at Padres | Sep. 4 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Angels | Aug. 28 | 5.2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
Mets Probable Starting Pitcher: Tylor Megill
- The right-hander last pitched on Friday, when he gave up three earned runs and allowed five hits in six innings against the Philadelphia Phillies.
- The 28-year-old has an ERA of 4.92, a 1.75 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.622 in 24 games this season.
- In 24 starts this season, he’s earned six quality starts.
- He has made 24 appearances and finished two of them without allowing an earned run.
- The Mets are 14-10-0 ATS in Megill’s 24 starts with a set spread.
- Megill has had 24 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to go over the total in seven of those games.
Megill’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Phillies | Sep. 22 | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Reds | Sep. 16 | 5.2 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| at Twins | Sep. 10 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| vs. Mariners | Sep. 3 | 5.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Rangers | Aug. 28 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
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