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Mets face Phillies in first game after All-Star break
The New York Mets open a series against the Philadelphia Phillies on the unofficial second half of the MLB season. Christian Scott starts for the Mets while Aaron Nola pitches for the Phillies.
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The New York Mets open a series against the Philadelphia Phillies as teams begin the unofficial second half of the MLB season. 500 and trail most teams in the wild-card standings. 650 winning percentage to reach the postseason. Christian Scott starts for the Mets.
He is 2-1 with a 3.17 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP this season and has not completed six innings in any of his 12 starts.
Phillies' recent changes The Philadelphia Phillies dismissed their manager after a poor start and named Don Mattingly interim manager. The team has improved its standing since the change. Aaron Nola starts for the Phillies. Before the All-Star break he posted a 3-6 record with a 5.75 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP.
Player matchup Juan Soto is 12-for-45 with five home runs against Nola in his career. The Mets are hitting .257 against Nola overall. A betting pick listed in the coverage favors the Mets through five innings.
