Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets Picks and Prediction for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies visit the New York Mets at Citi Field on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET on ESPN Unlimited and MLB.TV. Philadelphia is 46-36 and second in the NL East, while New York is 34-48 and fifth in the division. The Phillies have won four straight games after taking Friday's series opener 2-1 and continue to gain ground in the division race. The Mets have dropped seven consecutive games and have struggled to generate consistent offense during the skid. Cash in with our free MLB picks.
Philadelphia Phillies Preview
Philadelphia continued its strong stretch with a 2-1 victory on Friday after sweeping Washington earlier in the week. The Phillies have won four consecutive games and are receiving balanced production from both the lineup and the pitching staff. Road play has also been solid this season with a 23-17 record entering Sunday's matchup.
The Phillies are batting .236 with a .302 on-base percentage and .401 slugging percentage while scoring 361 runs on 651 hits. Kyle Schwarber leads the offense with 29 home runs and 52 RBI, while Brandon Marsh is batting .319 with 90 hits and a .511 slugging percentage. Bryce Harper has added 18 home runs with a .377 OBP, and Alec Bohm has driven in 42 runs. Philadelphia has totaled 107 home runs this season while the pitching staff owns a 4.10 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with 779 strikeouts.
Injuries: Liover Peguero, 7-Day IL, Andrew Bechtold, 7-Day IL, Andrew Walling, 7-Day IL, Carson DeMartini, 7-Day IL, Mark Kolozsvary, 60-Day IL.
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New York Mets Preview
New York continues searching for answers after Friday's 2-1 loss extended its losing streak to seven games. The Mets have dropped each of their last five contests while allowing opponents to control games late. Despite respectable pitching numbers overall, inconsistent hitting has kept New York near the bottom of the NL East standings.
The Mets are hitting .231 with a .297 on-base percentage and .375 slugging percentage while scoring 329 runs on 633 hits. Juan Soto leads the club with a .294 batting average, 17 home runs, 38 RBI, and a .393 OBP. Bo Bichette has collected 84 hits with 45 RBI, while Mark Vientos has added 10 home runs and Francisco Alvarez has contributed eight home runs. New York has hit 92 home runs this season while posting a 4.14 ERA and 1.28 WHIP on the mound.
Injuries: Christian Scott, 15-Day IL, Joe Jacques, 7-Day IL, Kevin Herget, 60-Day IL, Mike Baumann, 7-Day IL, Brandon Waddell, 7-Day IL.
Pitching Matchup
Philadelphia Phillies – Jesus Luzardo
Luzardo is 6-4 with a 4.39 ERA and 1.31 WHIP across 92.1 innings this season. The left-hander has allowed 91 hits while striking out 110 batters with 30 walks. His ability to miss bats gives Philadelphia another advantage against a struggling New York lineup.
New York Mets – Undecided
The Mets have not announced a starting pitcher for Sunday's game.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets Prediction
Philadelphia enters with the clear advantage thanks to its current form and the stability of having Luzardo on the mound. The Phillies have won four straight games, own more offensive power with 107 home runs, and continue receiving timely production throughout the lineup. The Mets have lost seven consecutive games and have struggled to provide enough run support. Philadelphia is in a favorable position to complete another road victory.
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