Mets vs Phillies: How to live stream, time, venue, where to watch, who will win and all the pre-buzz around the NL East matchup
It's an NL East clash as third-placed Philadelphia Phillies take on the New York Mets who are a rung below them in the points table. The Mets are coming off a 2-1 loss to the Toronto Blue jays while the Phillies ended their marathon seven-game series against the Marlins winning just two games. Both sides will look at the three-game series as a way to get back on the winning track. Here's a quick primer ahead of the series.
Time
The game is slated to start at 7:05 pm ET on Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Venue
The teams will face-off at Citizens Bank Park. the home turf of the Phillies.
Where to watch?
SNY and NBCSP will televise the game live. The live commentary can be heard by tuning into WCBS 880, 92.7 WQBU, 94 WIP, and WTTM 1680.
How to live stream?
Fans can catch the game on MLB.TV as well as the My Stream App. MLB.TV is still the most preferred app as it comes with a slashed price of $59.99 keeping in mind the shortened season. A complete subscription provides viewers with access to the full regular season, the playoffs, and the World Series. Other options that viewers can look for is YouTube TV that gives access to ESPN, ESPN2, Fox, FS1, MLB Network, and TBS at $64.99. Hulu and fuboTV have some similar options available.
Pre-game buzz
As far as the seasons, the Mets are yet to register a series win against the Phillies. In their previous two encounters, they lost one and tied the other. The team will be looking at Pete Alonso as he heads into the game with 11 homers. Rick Porcello has had an average outing with a 6.07 ERA but will be looking to turn things around when he starts for the side on Tuesday.
The Phillies, on the other hand, are coming off a series loss to the Marlins. JT Realmuto has been their star batter as he leads with 11 home runs and 30 RBI. Jake Arrieta will be the starting pitcher for the Phillies.
Who will win?
The Mets are touted to win the series and make some amends. But they will be wary of the Phillies offense. Despite the past record, we'll be gunning for a Mets win.