Phillies face Mets in final regular-season matchup at Citi Field

The New York Mets lead the series 2-1 entering Sunday.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 201 min read

An NL East battle from Citi Field awaits! Don't miss the @Phillies and @Mets last matchup of the season this afternoon

What happened: The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets will play their last head-to-head game of the year on Sunday afternoon. MLB Network will broadcast the divisional contest.

Why it matters: Philadelphia sits one game back in the National League wild-card race. The Phillies hold an 85-70 record and are seeking to avoid a third straight defeat.

By the numbers: New York outscored Philadelphia 16-6 over the past two days, overcoming the visitors' status as a favorite. The 5 runs.

What to watch: Weather conditions could impact the scheduled start time as the regular season enters its final week.

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@MLBNetwork Sep 20, 12:35 PM ET

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