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(MLB) Philadelphia vs. NY Mets, 09/19/2021 7:08 PM, Score: 2 - 3
Money Line: -120.00 NY Mets (Home)
Result: Win
10* NY Mets (7:08 ET): So I took the Mets on the run line (+1.5) Friday and that won. The Mets didn’t win the game mind you (lost 4-3), but that’s what the RL is for. I played the money line in last night’s game and that was NOT a success for the Mets or I as they lost 5-3. It’s now six straight losses to the Phillies going back to June and also a five-game overall losing skid for the Mets with all five losses coming here at Citi Field. But I’m going to take them to avoid the sweep Sunday night as this is the first time in the series that the odds are clearly in their favor.

Philadelphia, even with a four-game win streak, still has a negative run differential and losing road record. Kyle Gibson is who they are starting tonight and he has not fared well of late, posting a 9.00 ERA and 1.733 WHIP his last three starts, all of which the Phillies have lost. He also has a 5.12 ERA in four previous starts against the Mets. I know the Phils have been gaining on both the Braves in the NL East and the Wild Card, but this is not a team that I’m sold on at all.

Prior to the current losing skid, the Mets were 43-28 at Citi Field this season. They don’t allow many runs at home (just 3.6 per game), so it’s certainly been a disappointing stretch for them. They led the NL East most of the season, but hit the skids in August and are just 16-29 the L45 games. Still, they have a very similar run differential to the Phillies even though they’ve fallen behind in the standings. Rich Hill, a veteran southpaw, starts tonight looking to continue a recent string of strong outings. He’s allowed 3 ER or less in each of his last seven starts. 10* NY Mets