The Mets continue a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on Sunday, Aug. 14 at 1:40 p.m.

Mets Notes

The Mets are 13-3 in rubber games this season...According to Elias, that’s the best winning percentage (.813) in such games this season.
Chris Bassitt has thrown at least 6.0 innings in each of his last nine starts...That is a career-best streak.
The Mets have won five straight day games and nine of their last 11 games in the sunshine.
Pete Alonso leads the majors leagues with 31 go-ahead RBI this year...That is 10 more than the next player.

Philiies	Mets
Bryson Stott, SS	Brandon Nimmo, CF
Rhys Hoskins, 1B	Starling Marte, RF
Alec Bohm, 3B	Francisco Lindor, SS
J.T. Realmuto, C	Pete Alonso, 1B
Nick Castellanos, RF	Daniel Vogelbach, DH
Darick Hall, DH	Mark Canha, LF
Jean Segura, 2B	Luis Guillorme, 3B
Brandon Marsh, CF	Jeff McNeil, 2B
Matt Vierling, LF	James McCann, C

Who is starting for the Mets?

Chris Bassitt, who allowed zero earned runs on eight hits while walking on and striking out eight in eight innings against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 8.

In 21 starts this season, Bassitt has pitched to a 9-7 record and a 3.39 ERA.

Who is starting for the Philadelphia Phillies?

Zack Wheeler, who allowed one run on five hits while walking three and striking out eight in six innings against the Miami Marlins on Aug. 9.

In 21 starts this season, Wheeler has a 11-5 record and a 2.63 ERA.

Upcoming schedule

The Mets start a four-game series against the Atlanta Braves on Monday, Aug. 15.

Carlos Carrasco will start for the Mets, with the Braves not yet announcing their starter.

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