New York Mets Lead Division Series Against Philadelphia Phillies

The New York Mets are currently leading the National League Division Series (NLDS) against the Philadelphia Phillies, with the Mets ahead in the series 2-1. The series reached its fourth game on October 9, 2024, with the Mets playing at home in Citi Field.

The game coverage was provided by FS1, and the Mets entered this crucial matchup with a home record of 46-35. The Phillies, on the other hand, have been struggling on the road, with a record of 41-40 away games.

In the fourth inning, Alec Bohm of the Philadelphia Phillies grounded into a fielder’s choice at third base. This play resulted in Bryce Harper scoring due to a fielding error by the Mets’ third baseman, Mark Vientos. Nick Castellanos managed to advance to third base safely due to the misplay.

The game statistics reflect the Phillies having recorded six hits and holding a .273 batting average collectively. The game’s pitchers delivered a total of 269 pitches, maintaining a combined Earned Run Average (ERA) of 0.00 during their innings pitched.

On the teams’ injury fronts, the Phillies’ bullpen saw several players on the 60-Day and 10-Day Injury Lists (IL), with estimated return dates extending beyond the end of the current season. The Mets are similarly affected, with multiple pitchers on the injured list.

Betting odds for the series were favoring the New York Mets, with lines set at -120 and the over/under at 7.5 runs. This sports event has drawn attention from betting platforms like ESPN BET, operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc.