The New York Mets just have the Phillies’ number at Citi Field this year. Winning in extra innings on Tuesday gave the team the series and a chance for a sweep Wednesday.
Additionally, this wouldn’t just be a series sweep, but a super-sweep of sorts. This evening marks Philadelphia’s last chance to win at Citi Field this year, and they’ve already seen their lead in the NL East shrink to five games.
Now, the Phils send an aging, overachieving veteran with diminishing stuff to the mound to try and avoid the sweep. The Mets, meanwhile, turn to their latest pitching phenom to see if lightning strikes thrice.