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Mets and Phillies Clash in Crucial NL East Showdown
8 Sep
Summary
- Mets face long odds to catch Phillies in NL East
- Mets struggle against lefty pitchers, a potential issue
- Injuries to Phillies' stars Wheeler and Turner could impact series
On September 9, 2025, the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies will begin a four-game series that could have major implications for the National League East division race. With just 19 games left in the season, the Mets currently trail the Phillies by seven games, facing long odds to catch their division rivals.
However, the Mets do hold a crucial tiebreaker over the Phillies, having won the season series 7-2 so far. This means that if the two teams end up tied atop the NL East standings after 162 games, the Mets would be declared division champions.
The Mets' offense has been a concern, as they have struggled against left-handed pitching this season, ranking 13th in MLB in wOBA against southpaws. This could be a problem, as the Phillies are expected to start at least two lefties in the series.
Meanwhile, the Phillies have been hit hard by injuries, with ace Zack Wheeler out for the season and All-Star shortstop Trea Turner sidelined with a hamstring strain. The loss of these two key players has stripped away over 10 wins of WAR from the Phillies' roster, a significant blow as they try to hold off the Mets and secure a first-round playoff bye.
Despite the Mets' uphill battle, the stage is set for an exciting four-game showdown that could have major implications for the NL East and beyond.
