Rubber Match: Phillies, Zack Wheeler square off against Chris Bassitt in a crucial series finale against the Mets

The Phillies take the field today at 1:40 EST, looking to secure a massive series win against the NL East-leading New York Mets.

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Zack Wheeler (11-5, 2.63 ERA) gets the ball for the Phils, squaring off against Chris Bassitt (9-7, 3.39 ERA).

Saturday night’s pitcher’s duel was one for the ages, as Aaron Nola and Jacob deGrom battled, totaling 14 IP with just one earned run allowed and 18 Ks. The only run scored was in the first inning, as Pete Alonso would bloop an RBI single to right field.

The Phils moved to 63-50 on the year after last night’s loss but still hold a half-game lead on the Padres after they fell to the poverty Nationals 4-3.

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Zack Wheeler vs Chris Bassitt

Phillies ace Zack Wheeler takes the hill, looking to continue his dominant 2022 season. Wheeler is coming off an ok last start (for him), going six innings, allowing five hits and one earned run. Chris Bassitt has been great over his last two starts, allowing zero earned runs and 14 hits in his last 15 innings.

Phillies Starting Lineup

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Lineup Notes: Schwarber remains out, and Jean Segura returns to second base.

Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook

Team	Spread	Money Line	Total
Phillies	+1.5 (-205)	+118	O7 (-122)
Mets	-1.5 (+168)	-138	U7 (+100)

Prediction

Phils bats wake back up and Wheeler dominates. Phils +118.

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