New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies Pick & Prediction OCTOBER 6th 2024

Preview and Prediction

PHILADELPHIA It has been a significant week for Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez, and it is about to become even more momentous.

The 27-year-old left-hander will be tasked with helping the Phillies catch up to the New York Mets in Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia. The Mets took Game 1 with a score of 6-2.

Sanchez's start also comes just six days after he became a father for the first time. His wife, Kaimary, gave birth to their son, who they also named Cristopher.

"It's been an incredibly special time," Sanchez shared. "Nothing compares to coming home to my child."

Sanchez was chosen for Game 2 due to his impressive 2.21 ERA in 17 home starts this season, compared to a 5.02 ERA in 14 road starts.

"I can't quite explain it," he admitted. "I just feel very comfortable here. The fans make me feel at ease."

Sanchez, who had an 11-9 record and a 3.32 ERA this season, was also selected for the All-Star game for the first time in his career. He has faced the Mets twice in recent weeks, winning 12-2 on Sept. 20 and pitching a no-decision on Sept. 15.

Throughout his career, Sanchez has a 2-2 record with a 3.62 ERA in nine appearances (six starts) against the Mets.

He will be going up against Luis Severino (11-7, 3.91 ERA) on Sunday. Severino, who spent eight seasons with the New York Yankees before joining the Mets this year, was the winning pitcher in Game 1 of the wild-card series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. He allowed four runs (three earned) and eight hits in six innings during the 8-4 game.

Severino has also faced the Phillies twice recently, giving up three runs in a 10-6 victory on Sept. 19 and allowing three runs in a no-decision on Sept. 14, which the Phillies won 6-4.

In his career, Severino has a 2-0 record with a 2.84 ERA in three starts against the Phillies.

As a two-time All-Star during his time with the Yankees, Severino is familiar with the loud atmosphere at Citizens Bank Park. He knows he will have to focus on making his pitches and managing the big hitters on the Phillies' team.

"I've been in this atmosphere before," Severino said. "In the end, it doesn't matter how loud it is. If you make your pitches, you'll be successful. If you don't, you'll pay for it. My focus is on hitting the glove every time."

In Game 1, Phillies starter Zack Wheeler dominated the Mets, allowing only one hit in seven scoreless innings. However, the Mets were able to rally in the eighth and ninth innings against the Phillies' strong bullpen, ultimately winning the game.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza credited the team's victory to their "really good at-bats against some elite arms." One of those crucial at-bats was by outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who broke a 1-1 tie with an RBI single in the eighth inning.

"We feel like we've been playing playoff baseball for the past few weeks," Nimmo said. "Our season has depended on it... Momentum and confidence are key, and our team has a lot of both right now."

Gordie Jones,

PREDICTION

New York Mets

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5

Philadelphia Phillies

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