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Mets Face Phillies in Crucial Homestand Finale
19 Sep
Summary
- Phillies won the first game 3-0 with strong pitching.
- The Mets' final homestand continues tonight against the Phillies.
- The game airs exclusively on Apple TV's Friday Night Baseball.
The New York Mets are facing the Philadelphia Phillies in the second game of their weekend series as part of the Mets' final homestand of the 2026 season. This matchup is scheduled for Friday, September 18, at 7:15 p.m. ET and will be exclusively broadcast on Apple TV's Friday Night Baseball.
In the series opener, the Phillies defeated the Mets 3-0. Pitcher Aaron Nola delivered a dominant performance, throwing seven shutout innings and allowing only three hits. Bryce Harper was a key offensive player for Philadelphia, going 3-for-4 at the plate with an RBI to secure the win.
This season, the Mets and Phillies have met nine times, with Philadelphia holding a 5-4 advantage. The Mets' last victory occurred on July 19. Tonight's game features a pitching matchup between Zac Thornton for the Mets and José Urquidy for the Phillies. Subscriptions for Apple TV+ are available, including a seven-day free trial, allowing viewers to watch the game.
