Phillies start 4-game series at home against the Mets August 19 sharefacebooktwitterredditlink New York Mets (76-43, Dylan DeMelo Kids Jersey first in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (65-52, third in the NL East)Philadelphia; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Chris Ba sitt (10-7, 3.27 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 134 strikeouts); Phillies: Aaron Nola (8-9, 3.07 ERA, .93 WHIP, 165 strikeouts) LINE: Phillies -125, Mets +105; over/under is 7 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies host the New York Mets to begin a four-game series.Philadelphia is 65-52 overall and 32-26 at home. Phillies pitchers have a collective 3.70 ERA, which ranks fourth in the NL.New York has a 76-43 record overall and a 36-24 record on the road. The Mets have the 10th-best team slugging percentage in the majors at .409.Friday's game is the 16th time these teams match up this season. The Mets hold an 11-4 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Rhys Hoskins has 21 doubles, two triples and 26 home runs for the Phillies. Nicholas Castellanos is 11-for-38 with three doubles, a home run and two RBI over the last 10 games.Starling Marte has 20 doubles Patrick Marleau Jersey , four triples and 14 home runs for the Mets. Francisco Lindor is 10-for-36 with two home runs over the past 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Phillies: 6-4, .268 batting average, 2.35 ERA, outscored opponents by 14 runsMets: 6-4, .242 batting average, 2.97 ERA, outscored opponents by six runsINJURIES: Phillies: Bryce Harper: 60-Day IL (thumb), Brandon Marsh: 10-Day IL (ankle), Corey Knebel: 15-Day IL (lat), Kyle Schwarber: day-to-day (calf), Hans Crouse: 60-Day IL (biceps), Zach Eflin: 60-Day IL (knee), James McArthur: 60-Day IL (elbow), Damon Jones: 60-Day IL (shoulder)Mets: Eduardo Escobar: 10-Day IL (oblique), Taijuan Walker: day-to-day (back), Carlos Carrasco: 15-Day IL (side), Luis Guillorme: 10-Day IL (groin), Tomas Nido: 10-Day IL (illne s), Tommy Hunter: 15-Day IL (back), Drew Smith: 15-Day IL (back), Tylor Megill: Brenden Dillon Jersey 60-Day IL (shoulder), Sean Reid-Foley: 60-Day IL (elbow), John Curti s: 60-Day IL (elbow), Joey Lucchesi: 60-Day IL (elbow)___The A sociated Pre s created this story using technology provided by and data from . in this topic National League Major League Baseball Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets Tylor Megill Carlos Carrasco Luis Guillorme Joey Lucchesi Damon Jones Drew Smith Chris Ba sitt Tommy Hunter John Curti s Rhys Hoskins Kyle Schwarber Toms Nido Brandon Marsh Francisco Lindor Bryce Harper Eduardo Escobar Corey Knebel Aaron Nola Philadelphia Phillies New Melker Karlsson Women Jersey York Mets share World Cup fans find booze at hotels, Qatar's 1 liquor store Qatar's strict rules regarding alcohol have drawn attention as it hosts the World Cup 25 MINS AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Sterling leaves England World Cup camp after home break-in England forward Raheem Sterling has left his teams World Cup camp in Qatar and returned to the U.K. after a break-in at his home 28 MINS AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Ronaldo looks to shine like Mbapp and Me si at World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo has been overshadowed by the brilliance of Lionel Me si and Kylian Mbapp so far at the World Cup 52 MINS AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Ottawa hosts Los Angeles after Giroux's 2-goal game The Ottawa Senators host the Los Angeles Kings after Claude Giroux's two-goal game against the San Jose Sharks in the Senators' 5-2 win 1 HOUR AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Penguins host the Mikkel Boedker Men Jersey Blue Jackets following Kapanen's hat trick The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Kasperi Kapanen's hat trick against the St. Louis Blues in the Penguins' 6-2 win 1 HOUR AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS