The Mets (21-26) start a pivotal three-game series with the Phillies (23-23) in Philadelphia on Tuesday at 7:05 p.m., beginning with a Cy Young winner matchup as Rick Porcello faces Jake Arrieta.

Coverage begins on SNY at 6:30 p.m.

METS NOTES

As a team, the Mets are hitting an MLB-best .315 in the month of September and is second among all clubs with 85 runs scored in September. ... Michael Conforto has recorded a hit in 11 of his last 12 games and has reached base in 42 of his 47 games this season. ... The Mets are 58-44 against the Phillies since the start of the 2015 season.

LINEUPS

Mets	Phillies
1. Brandon Nimmo, CF	1. Andrew McCutchen, DH
2. Michael Conforto, RF	2. Bryce Harper, RF
3. J.D. Davis, 3B	3. Alec Bohm, 1B
4. Dominic Smith, 1B	4. Didi Gregorius, SS
5. Robinson Cano, 2B	5. Jean Segura, 3B
6. Pete Alonso, DH	6. Scott Kingery, 2B
7. Jeff McNeil, LF	7. Andrew Knapp, C
8. Andres Gimenez, SS	8. Kyle Garlick, LF
9. Wilson Ramos, C	9. Roman Quinn, CF

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