Mets vs. Phillies live score updates: NLDS Game 2 time, how to watch MLB playoffs
The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to rebound on Sunday after their loss in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the New York Mets, where they relinquished an eighth-inning lead, resulting in a 6-2 defeat.
After a comeback win in Game 1, the New York team holds a significant advantage in the best-of-five series, marking an incredible week where they played six games in just five days to secure a playoff berth and move on to the NLDS.
In Game 1, the Mets couldn’t score against Phillies’ ace Zack Wheeler for the first seven innings but exploded for five runs in the eighth inning against the Philadelphia bullpen, stunning the packed crowd at Citizens Bank Park.
In Game 2, Cristopher Sanchez (11-0, 3.32 ERA) will pitch for the Phillies while Luis Severino (11-7, 3.91 ERA) starts for the Mets. Severino delivered a solid performance in Game 1 of the wild-card series, allowing three earned runs over six innings.
What time is Mets vs Phillies Game 2?
The first pitch for Game 2 is set for 4:08 p.m. ET at Citizens Bank Park located in Philadelphia.
How to watch Mets vs Phillies, TV channel
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Stream: You can watch the game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Mets pitcher, lineup for NLDS Game 2
Starting pitcher: Luis Severino
- Francisco Lindor (S) SS
- Mark Vientos (R) 3B
- Brandon Nimmo (L) LF
- Pete Alonso (R) 1B
- Jose Iglesias (R) 2B
- J.D. Martinez (R) DH
- Starling Marte (R) RF
- Francisco Alvarez (R) C
- Harrison Bader (R) CF
Phillies pitcher, lineup for NLDS Game 2
Starting pitcher: Cristopher Sanchez
- Kyle Schwarber (L) DH
- Trea Turner (R) SS
- Bryce Harper (L) 1B
- Nick Castellanos (R) RF
- Bryson Stott (L) 2B
- J.T. Realmuto (R) C
- Brandon Marsh (L) LF
- Edmundo Sosa (R) 3B
- Johan Rojas (R) CF