New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies 5/6/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

NL East Division rivals will tangle on Friday night, when the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies continue their weekend series from Citizens Bank Park. The Mets (19-9) have won 10 of their first 14 road games and own a five-game lead over Miami for first place. Last night, New York rallied for seven runs in the ninth inning to earn an improbable 8-7 road victory.

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (4-0 2.61 ERA) has gotten off to a great start for the Mets. Through 31 innings of work, Scherzer has struck out 42 batters and owns a sparkling 0.81 WHIP.

The Philadelphia Phillies possess one of the most talented offenses in baseball, but continue to be plagued by defensive and bullpen woes. During Thursday's home loss, Philadelphia RP James Norwood was roughed up for runs and recorded just one out. Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos each went deep in a losing effort for the Phillies (11-15).

Philadelphia manager Joe Girardi will turn to veteran right-hander Kyle Gibson (2-1 2.93 ERA) on Friday. The Phillies have won Gibson’s last two starts and he has allowed three runs (2 ER) over his last ten innings.