The Mets (73-39), winners of 15 of their last 17 and six in a row heading into action on Friday, will look to keep rolling as they face the equally-scorching Phillies (62-49), who have won 13 of their last 16 games. The Mets have taken nine of their 12 games against Philadelphia this season, including five of six at Citi Field.
The Mets took care of business against the lowly Reds, sweeping their opponent to extend their recent run of excellence. The Mets took the first game 5-1, as Chris Bassitt danced around trouble all evening and ending up saving an overworked bullpen with eight strong innings.