This is an 8* play on the METS

This series started with the Mets winning 5-1 last night on ESPN. For the Mets, it was a much needed result after dropping six of eight, including two of three over the weekend in St. Louis. The Phillies still share lead the NL East at 12-10 overall, though they have a positive run differential while the Mets are still "in the black." But we won't pay much mind to that tonight due to the Phillies having a banged up lineup that simply isn't hitting much right now. They are just 7 for 39 with runners in scoring position the last five games and were held to three hits total in Monday's loss. Philly has scored three runs or less in five of its last six games and just one each of the last two games. Tonight, they'll face Zach Wheeler, who pitched well against them last week only to get a hard luck loss. It was the second straight quality start for Wheeler and his longest of the year. Philly turns to Eflin, who has yet to pitch against the Mets this year. But in seven career starts against them, his ERA is 5.25. We like the Mets here. Play on NY METS

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