Peralta faces Sanchez as Mets visit Phillies in FOX prime-time matchup

Mets and Phillies meet in a marquee pitching duel.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 201 min read

Tonight’s bow tie for Mets at Phillies, Freddy Peralta vs. Cristopher Sánchez, on FOX at 7:15 et: American Brain Foundat Via @Ken_Rosenthal on X

What happened: The New York Mets visit the Philadelphia Phillies tonight at 7:15 p.m. ET on FOX, with Freddy Peralta set to start opposite Cristopher Sanchez. Broadcaster Ken Rosenthal noted the matchup and dedicated the night's coverage to the American Brain Foundation, which works to cure brain diseases and disorders.

Why it matters: The NL East rivals are trending in opposite directions, with Philadelphia holding a winning record while New York sits below .500. A national FOX window raises the profile of a divisional game that carries real standings weight as the trade deadline approaches for both rotations.

By the numbers: Philadelphia enters at 40-35 on the season, New York at 34-41, with both clubs averaging 4.1 runs per game. The Mets took the most recent meeting on June 18, beating the Phillies 6-4. Philadelphia has dropped its last two; the Mets have won two straight.

What to watch: Watch how Peralta and Sanchez set the tone, and whether the Mets can build on their recent edge in the season series against a Phillies club still searching for rotation stability.

Sources

@Ken_Rosenthal 2026-06-20T17:51:59.207010+00:00

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