Mets vs Phillies Preview: Sunday Showdown in Philly

The Phillies' bats came alive yesterday. They smashed the Mets 15-3 in a game that wasn't even close. Kyle Schwarber launched two home runs, one a massive 456-foot bomb and another 457-foot shot that shocked everyone. Nick Castellanos tripled in center field. The Phillies scored 11 runs in just the third inning! Bryce Harper also went deep. The Mets fought back with Pete Alonso powering a solo shot, but it wasn't enough. Philadelphia's pitching locked down the lead early and cruised home. Today the Mets come back for more.

Zack Wheeler takes the mound for Philadelphia today. He's been lights-out this season with a 0.75 ERA and 14 strikeouts. Wheeler pitches with fire and dominance. The Mets counter with David Peterson, who's struggled with a 7.17 ERA this year. This is a major pitcher mismatch. Wheeler's powerful fastball and control have made him one of baseball's best arms. Peterson will need to be sharp and locate his pitches carefully. The Phillies' rotation is one of the deepest in baseball. New York's pitching staff is battling injuries. Wheeler has the edge today.

The Mets are dealing with injuries. Francisco Lindor starts a rehab assignment this week and could return before June's end. Luis Robert Jr. got spine injections and hopes to play soon, though he might feel discomfort. Jorge Polanco's ankle scans came back clean—no structural damage found. New York's record stands at 34-42. They've lost their last game but sat at 5-5 in their last ten games. The Phillies are 41-35 and riding a one-game winning streak. Philadelphia sits six games ahead. The Mets need to battle hard today without their full lineup of stars.