Phillies vs Mets Preview: Luzardo Faces Perez in Week 66 Showdown

Jesus Luzardo is your Phillies starter on Sunday. The Venezuelan-American right-hander represents the depth of Philadelphia's pitching staff. Luzardo has won two games this season but carries a 5.63 ERA. He'll need to throw strikes and avoid walks against a hungry Mets lineup. The Phillies just lost 6-2 on Saturday, so they're looking to bounce back. Luzardo's job is simple: keep New York's hitters off balance and give his team a chance to win.

New York rocked Philadelphia 6-2 on Saturday. The Mets' offense came alive in the sixth and seventh innings. Lindor tripled and drove in runs. Soto added a triple of his own. Young and Bichette added key hits. This was exactly what the Mets needed. They're 34-48 overall and have lost seven straight games. One win doesn't fix everything, but it shows they can still strike hard when they put together quality at-bats. Sunday brings another chance to keep the momentum rolling.

The Phillies are 46-36 and riding a four-game winning streak into the series. They have one of the best pitching staffs in baseball. Zack Wheeler leads the charge, but Luzardo and others give them multiple strong arms. The Mets are 34-48 and struggling hard. They've dropped seven in a row. One win Saturday helped, but they need more. This Sunday matchup matters for both teams. Philly wants to keep rolling. New York needs to stop the bleeding and show they can win games.