The New York Mets (84-68) host the Philadelphia Phillies (91-61) to start a four-game series at Citi Field, with first pitch at 7:15 p.m. ET on Thursday. The Mets are coming off a series victory over the Nationals, and the Phillies a series loss to the Brewers.

The Mets will give the nod to Luis Severino (10-6) versus the Phillies and Taijuan Walker (3-6).

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Mets vs. Phillies Pitcher Matchup Info

• Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
• Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
• TV: FOX
• Location: Queens, New York
• Venue: Citi Field
• Live Stream: Fubo
• Probable Pitchers: Severino – NYM (10-6, 3.77 ERA) vs Walker – PHI (3-6, 6.29 ERA)

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Mets Probable Starting Pitcher Today: Luis Severino

• The Mets’ Severino (10-6) will make his 30th start of the season.
• The right-hander’s last start was on Saturday, when he tossed six innings while giving up three earned runs on three hits in a matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies.
• The 30-year-old has an ERA of 3.77, a 2.61 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.227 in 29 games this season.
• If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his fourth consecutive quality start.
• Severino has pitched five or more innings in three straight games and will look to extend that streak.
• He has four appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 29 chances this season.
• The 30-year-old’s 3.77 ERA ranks 33rd, 1.227 WHIP ranks 37th, and 7.8 K/9 ranks 41st among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign.

Luis Severino vs. Phillies

• The Phillies have scored 733 runs this season, which ranks fifth in MLB. They are batting .258 for the campaign with 184 home runs, ninth in the league.
• The Phillies have gone 3-for-21 with two home runs and three RBI in six innings this season against the right-hander.

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Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Taijuan Walker

• Walker makes the start for the Phillies, his 15th of the season. He is 3-6 with a 6.29 ERA and 55 strikeouts over 78 2/3 innings pitched.
• In his last appearance — in relief on Saturday — the right-hander tossed three scoreless innings against the New York Mets while surrendering three hits.
• The 32-year-old has an ERA of 6.29, with 6.3 strikeouts per nine innings in 17 games this season. Opponents are batting .309 against him.
• Walker is looking to record his third quality start of the year.
• Walker heads into this game with eight outings of five or more innings pitched this campaign.
• In one of his 17 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.

Taijuan Walker vs. Mets

• The opposing Mets offense has a collective .248 batting average, and is eighth in the league with 1287 total hits and sixth in MLB play with 730 runs scored. They have the ninth-ranked slugging percentage (.418) and are fifth in all of MLB with 194 home runs.
• In 12 innings over three appearances against the Mets this season, Walker has a 3.00 ERA and a 1 WHIP while his opponents are batting .209.

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