New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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Match preview: New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies

The New York Mets will face the Philadelphia Phillies on 12th April 2022 in the 2nd game of their ongoing series. The Phillies came away with a crucial win in the 1st game of the series against their division rivals.

These two are probably the best two teams in their division and once again we can expect an entertaining match between them in the 2nd game of this series.

The New York Mets currently have a record of 3-2.
The Philadelphia Phillies currently have a record of 3-1.

Injury Report:

Mets:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Trevor May	RP	Mon, Apr 11	Arm	Probable for Apr 12
Taijuan Walker	SP	Mon, Apr 11	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least Apr 17
Jacob deGrom	SP	Thu, Apr 7	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least Jun 6
Jake Reed	RP	Thu, Apr 7	Oblique	Expected to be out until at least Apr 24
John Curtiss	RP	Wed, Apr 6	Elbow	Out for the season
Daison Acosta	P	Tue, Dec 7	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least May 1
Jordany Ventura	SP	Fri, Dec 3	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least May 1

Source: CBS Sports

Phillies:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Corey Knebel	RP	Mon, Apr 11	Illness	Probable for Apr 12
Ryan Sherriff	RP	Sun, Apr 10	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least Apr 28
Mickey Moniak	CF	Fri, Apr 8	Hand	Expected to be out until at least May 20
Sam Coonrod	RP	Tue, Apr 5	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least Apr 22
Odubel Herrera	CF	Tue, Apr 5	Oblique	Expected to be out until at least Apr 22
Kent Emanuel	RP	Tue, Mar 29	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jun 7
JoJo Romero	RP	Sat, Mar 12	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jun 7

Source: CBS Sports

Players to watch out for in New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies

Pete Alonso – Mets

He didn’t have a good game to start off this series against their division rivals, which is why we can see him having a good game in the second game.

Bryce Harper – Phillies

Bryce Harper who is the reigning NL MVP hasn’t had a good start to this season, as he hopes to bring back his form of the last season to help his team.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

_{Mar 16, 2021; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) warms up prior to the spring training game against the Houston Astros at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports}

The Phillies edge out a 5-4 victory in the 1st game of the series, and we can see the Mets bouncing back in this game to level up the series against their division rivals.