The New York Mets are in desperate need of a win after losing six of their last seven and dropping out of first place in the NL East. The New York has had a hard time getting their offense going and didn't score until the ninth innings last night's game. They will look to turn things around with Taijuan Walker taking the mound. He has posted a 7-6 record with a 3.86 ERA and 101 strikeouts. In his career against the Phillies, he is 1-0 with a 2.95 ERA and 25 strikeouts.
The Phillies have won seven in a row and now find themselves being hunted as the NL East leader. The Phillies will look to maintain and stretch out their lead by sending Zack Wheeler to the mound. He has posted a 9-6 record with a 2.57 ERA and 170 strikeouts this season. Against the Mets he 2-1 with a 3.32 ERA and 33 strikeouts in his career.

The Mets have been really struggling and their offense has not been able to produce at the plate. Wheeler pitches well at home posting a 2.22 ERA and .202 allowed batting average. Walker has faced Philadelphia three times this season, going 0-0 with a 3.52 ERA. Walker has given up 20 runs in his last four starts, for a 12.00 ERA. Take the Phillies to continue their winning ways.

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