New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies 5/8/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

NL East Division rivals will square off on Sunday afternoon, when the New York Mets take on the Philadelphia Phillies 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.

Thirty-three year old righty Chris Bassitt (3-2 2.61 ERA) has been impressive early this season for the Mets. Through 31 innings of work, Bassitt has allowed just three home runs and struck out 34 batters.

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 give the nod to right-hander Zach Eflin (1-2 4.50 ERA) in this contest. Last time out, Eflin gave up six runs (5 ER) in four plus innings during a 10-6 road loss against New York.