Game Chat: Phillies vs. Mets, 10:10 A.M.

Sunday, June 9, 2024 • 10:10 PM London Stadium • London, United Kingdom LHP Jose Quintana (1-5, 5.17) vs. RHP Taijuan Walker (3-1, 5.73) ESPN The first game over in London got off to a good start with the New York Mets and Sean Manaea looking good while the Mets’ offense clicked, just not scoring […]

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Sunday, June 9, 2024 • 10:10 PM
London Stadium • London, United Kingdom
LHP Jose Quintana (1-5, 5.17) vs. RHP Taijuan Walker (3-1, 5.73)
ESPN

The first game over in London got off to a good start with the New York Mets and Sean Manaea looking good while the Mets’ offense clicked, just not scoring enouvh. Then, things go ugly in one inning with the Philadelphia Phillies exploding with two outs.

Now, the Mets look to split the series with the Phillies overseas before skip across the pond back home.

Mets Lineup

1. Francisco Lindor, SS
2. Pete Alonso, 1B
3. Brandon Nimmo, LF
4. J.D. Martinez, DH
5. DJ Stewart, RF
6. Tyrone Taylor, CF
7. Jeff McNeil, 2B
8. Brett Baty, 3B
9. Luis Torrens, C

Jose Quintana has made 12 starts this season totaling 62 2/3 innings with a 5.17 ERA, 5.24 FIP, 1.388 WHIP, and a 74 ERA+. Quintana has now allowed exactly three earned runs in each of his last three starts. Two of those starts were at least quality starts, but his last start he pitched only four innings in a game the Mets eventually lost 5-4 when the bullpen lost the lead.

His last start against the Phillies though was good. He held Philadelphia to only two runs from four hits over 5 1/3 innings.

The Phillies have the following numbers against him:

• Alec Bohm 3-13, 2B, HR, 3 K
• Nick Castellanos 12-48, 3B, 2 HR, 2 BB, 9 K
• David Dahl 1-9, 3 K
• Bryce Harper 3-17, HR, 6 K
• Whit Merrifield 5-17, 2 BB, 2 K
• J.T. Realmuto 4-15, HR, 2 BB
• Johan Rojas 3-5, 2 K
• Kyle Schwarber 4-19, 2B, HR, 7 K
• Edmundo Sosa 2-8, 3 K
• Bryson Stott 0-1, BB
• Garrett Stubbs 0-2

Phillies Lineup

1. Kyle Schwarber, DH
2. J.T. Realmuto, C
3. Bryce Harper, 1B
4. Alec Bohm, 3B
5. Nick Castellanos, RF
6. Edmundo Sosa, SS
7. Whitt Merrifield, LF
8. Weston Wilson, 2B
9. Johan Rojas, CF

The Mets, batters will get to face an old friend overseas today in Taijuan Walker. Over seven starts, 37 2/3 innings, Walker has a 5.73 ERA, 5.66 FIP, 1.593 WHIP, and 70 ERA+.

He faced the Mets back on May 16 allowing two runs from four hits and two walks over 3 1/3 innings. Since then, he has allowed 13 runs, 12 earned over 15 2/3 innings over three starts with opponents slashing .308/.387/.508 against him.

The Mets have the following career numbers against Walker:

• Pete Alonso: 3-12, 2 2B, HR, BB, 3 K
• Harrison Bader 0-6, 2 K
• Brett Baty 2-10, 2B, K
• José Iglesias 4-10, 2B, BB
• Francisco Lindor 2-17, 2 BB, 4 K
• Starling Marte 2-8, BB
• J.D. Martinez 7-15, 2B, HR, BB, 3 K
• Jeff McNeil 1-7, BB
• Brandon Nimmo 3-9, 2B, HR, 2 BB, K
• DJ Stewart 0-9, BB, 2 K
• Tyrone Taylor 1-5, 3 K
• Luis Torrens 0-2
• Mark Vientos 0-2

Game Notes

Francisco Alvarez and Edwin Díaz are both expected to continue their rehab assignments this afternoon with High-A Brooklyn.

Jeff McNeil is back in the lineup after an extended time off.

Brett Baty is also in the lineup. He traveled to London with the team serving as the 27th man.

Mets’ owner Steve Cohen spoke prior to the second game in London.

Three Things To Watch For

1. Jeff McNeil returns. Jeff McNeil will finally get a start after sitting for the last four games. José Iglesias has gone 9-for-22 since his call-up, hitting .409/.435/.500 (six games). Meanwhile, over McNeil’s last six games he has gone 3-for-22 (.136/.136/.136). Will McNeil seize his opportunity back in the lineup today?
2. Hotter than tea. Francisco Lindor continues to be hotter than a cup of tea. It doesn’t matter what capital city he’s playing in right now. Saturday in London, Lindor went 2-for-4 with a double and a walk. Over his last three games he has gone 6-for-14 with two doubles and a homer. Since May 21, he has gone 25-for-68 slashing .368/.419/.603.
3. Pete Alonso’s doubles game. Pete Alonso hit his 16th double of the season yesterday. The most doubles he has ever hit in season is 30, and he did that back in his rookie year (2019). Last season, he had 21 doubles.

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