PHILADELPHIA — The Mets have not won three games in a row since late in May when they closed out a series with the Reds with a win and then swept the Marlins.
In the month since, the Mets have found themselves treading water, with a 8-8 record in June.
The Mets have a chance to capture their third straight win and a series victory over the rival Phillies at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park.
The club shook off back-to-back losses against the Reds by toppling them 9-1 in the series finale and then surging past the Phillies in a 6-4 win on Thursday night.
The Mets will be tested in their quest as they take on left-hander Cristopher Sanchez, who is on the short list for the National league Cy Young award about three months into the season. Sanchez is 8-3 with a 1.82 ERA in 15 starts this season. He has allowed two earned runs or fewer in 13 of those outings.
The Mets will counter with Freddy Peralta, who is 5-5 with a 3.90 ERA in 15 starts, including a 1.30 WHIP and 81 strikeouts in 83 innings. On the heels of giving up a season-high six runs against the Cardinals, Peralta responded by holding the Braves to one run on five innings and securing the victory in his last start.
Check back for more updates and analysis as the Mets and Phillies play the second game of their series on Saturday night:
Time: 7:15 p.m.
TV: FOX
Streaming: MLB.TV
Mets: Freddy Peralta (5-5, 3.90 ERA)
Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (8-3, 1.82)
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: NY Mets vs Phillies live score, updates and highlights today
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