Mets vs. Phillies: Game 2 prediction, lineup, odds, injuries and picks

The Philadelphia Phillies (76-55) took an early lead before the New York Mets (70-61) rebounded with 13 unanswered runs to win the series opener at Citi Field on Monday. They continued their unbeaten record against the rivals at home this season.

If the Mets can win the next two and complete the regular season sweep at home against the Phillies, the gap at the top of the NL East will come down to 4.0 games while also improving their position as one of the NL Wild Cards.

Mets vs. Phillies Game 2: Betting Odds and Weather

Time: 7:10 p.m. ET at Citi Field in New York City

Money Line: Phillies -113, Mets -106

Total Runs: Over/Under is 8.5 runs

Weather: Mostly Sunny, 74 degrees F, 2% precipitation, Wind 9 mph out

Mets vs. Phillies Game 2: Injuries and Lineups

Injuries

Mets

Francisco Álvarez: 10 Day IL (Thumb),
Reed Garrett: 15 Day IL (Elbow),
Drew Smith: 60 Day IL (Elbow),
Max Kranick: 60 Day IL (Elbow),
Griffin Canning: 60 Day IL (Achilles),
Frankie Montás: 60 Day IL (Elbow),
Christian Scott: 60 Day IL (Elbow),
Jose Siri: 60 Day IL (Shin),
Dedniel Nunez: 60 Day IL (Elbow),
A.J. Minter: 60 Day IL (Lat),
Danny Young: 60 Day IL (Elbow),
Tylor Megill: 60 Day IL (Elbow),
Nick Madrigal: 60 Day IL (Shoulder),
Jesse Winker: 60 Day IL (Back)

Phillies

Zack Wheeler: 15 Day IL (Blood clot)

Lineups

Mets

SS F. Lindor S
RF Juan Soto L
DH S. Marte R
1B Pete Alonso R
3B Mark Vientos R
LF B. Nimmo L
2B Brett Baty L
CF T. Taylor R
C Luis Torrens R

Phillies

SS Trea Turner R
DH K. Schwarber L
1B Bryce Harper L
3B Alec Bohm R
RF N. Castellanos R
C J. Realmuto R
CF H. Bader R
2B Edmundo Sosa R
LF W. Wilson R

Mets vs. Phillies Game 2: Expert picks and Prediction

Jesus Luzardo (12-6, 4.10 ERA) faces Sean Manaea (1-2, 5.15 ERA) in the starting pitcher battle. The Mets have lost seven of the eight games Manaea has started this season. He also has a high 7.91 ERA this month. On the other hand, Luzardo has a strong 3-1, 3.00 ERA record this month. He has been durable, pitching 6.0 or more innings in each of his last five starts.

Both pitching staffs collectively are tied for ninth place with a 3.82 ERA, meaning the batting lineups will be in play throughout the game. Luis Torrens is coming off a hot 5-RBI night for New York on Monday. The top-order heavy-hitting battle will also be one to watch out for. Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso are locked in a National League battle for most RBIs in 2025.

Prediction: Phillies 6, Mets 5

Picks: Phillies ML (-113), Over 8.5 runs

About the author

Nikhil Parshy is a baseball and ice hockey journalist at Sportskeeda, and after starting out as a cricket reporter, he has been an analyst with SK since November 2022. His interest in the sports were piqued a few years back after watching highlights on YouTube and he has followed the game ever since.

The Chicago Cubs breaking the 108-year curse in 2016 to lift the World Series remains Nikhil's favorite baseball moment. Two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani has been his favorite player ever since he started following the game, while the LA Dodgers are his favorite team.

As a writer, Nikhil maintains a strong attention to detail and rigorously cross-checks information. He seeks to strike a balance in his writing such that the regular reader gains an insight into player profiles, while also keeping in mind that the non-regular reader is not put off by jargon and shallow analysis.

Nikhil is an avid public speaker, and when not writing about baseball, he regularly participates in debates and quizzes.

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Mets vs. Phillies: Game 2 prediction, lineup, odds, injuries and picks - August 26, 2025

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