On the afternoon of September 14, 2024, a significant NL East showdown will take place at Citizens Bank Park between the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies, starting at 4:05 PM with clear skies forecasted.

The Mets will be sending Luis Severino to the mound, who has maintained an ERA of 3.741 this season. Facing him from the Phillies’ side will be Kolby Allard, carrying an ERA of 3.500.

Looking at the NL East Division standings for 2024, the Mets are currently sixth, holding an 80-66 record which reflects a winning percentage of 0.55. They have a divisional record of 22 wins and 17 losses, placing them second in the division. On a positive note, the Mets have claimed 8 victories in their last 10 games and are riding a winning streak of one game. The team shows a balanced record both at home (40-34) and on the road (40-32), with stronger performance in night games (51-29) compared to day games. The Mets have scored 692 runs while conceding 633 runs this season.

Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies lead the division with a record of 88 wins and 58 losses, posting a 0.60 winning percentage. They top the division with a record of 25-17 against division opponents. Like the Mets, the Phillies have also won 8 of their last 10 games and are currently on a three-game winning streak. At home, they have been formidable with a 50-25 record, contrasted with a 38-33 record in away games. The Phillies have a pronounced preference for night games, with 62 wins compared to 26 during day games. Overall, they have scored 714 runs and allowed 590.