Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets 8/14/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Philadelphia Phillies conclude a three-game series on the road Sunday against the New York Mets. Philadelphia is 63-49 following its 2-1 victory over the Mets on Friday in the opening game of the series. Matt Vierling threw a strike from left field to nail New York Starling Marte at the plate, which sent the game to extra innings where the Phillies won. Philadelphia is third in the National League Central, 9 ½ games behind first place New York.

Third baseman Alec Bohm is batting .292 to lead Philadelphia and has a team high 114 hits. Left fielder Kyle Schwarber is the leader in home runs with 34 and RBIs with 69, while first baseman Rhys Hoskins is the leader in on-base percentage at .338. On Sunday, the Philadelphia Phillies will send Zack Wheeler to the mound. The right-hander is 11-5 with a 2.63 ERA, 137 Ks and 28 BBs.

With its loss to Philadelphia on Friday, New York dropped to 73-40 and had its six-game winning streak snapped. The Mets were held to only five hits by four Philadelphia pitchers. Mark Canha hit a sacrifice fly in the second inning to knock in New York's only run. The Mets remain in first place in the National League East by six games over the Atlanta Braves.

Second baseman Jeff McNeil is batting .306 to lead New York, while shortstop Francisco Lindor is the leader in hits with 117. First baseman Pete Alonso is the leader in home runs with 29 and RBIs with 96, while left fielder Mark Canha is the leader in on-base percentage at .366. On Sunday, the New York Mets will send Chris Bassitt to the mound. The right-hander is 9-7 with a 3.39 ERA, 129 Ks and 34 BBs.