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Today's Starting Matchup
Today's starting pitching matchup features New York Mets's Nolan McLean (6-6, 3.52 ERA) against Philadelphia Phillies's Alan Rangel (0-2, 4.19 ERA).
Both starters carry similar ERAs, setting the stage for a potential pitchers' duel. WHIP: Nolan McLean 1.12, Alan Rangel 1.40.
Advanced metrics: Nolan McLean — FIP 3.44, K% 27.9%, 107.3 IP / Alan Rangel — FIP 4.39, K% 25.9%, 19.3 IP
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: New York Mets 41-58 (.414), Philadelphia Phillies 55-44 (.556).
Philadelphia Phillies holds the edge in the season standings, though New York Mets can't be counted out based on head-to-head matchups.
Run differential: New York Mets -67, Philadelphia Phillies -8. Both clubs are evenly matched in run production.
Recent form: New York Mets on a 1-game losing streak, Philadelphia Phillies on a 1-game win streak.
Based on starting pitching, New York Mets holds the edge.
Bullpen Analysis
New York Mets bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: A.J. Minter 1.42 ERA, 17K in 19.0IP, Brooks Raley (Setup) 2.02 ERA, 37K in 35.2IP, Christian Scott 2.87 ERA, 72K in 59.2IP.
Philadelphia Phillies bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Aaron Nola 5.75 ERA, 102K in 97.0IP, Alan Rangel 4.19 ERA, 22K in 19.1IP, Chase Shugart 4.65 ERA, 36K in 31.0IP.