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 11th April 2022, which will be the first meeting of both these teams against each other this season. Both the teams are a part of the same division i.e. NL East and whenever a team is up against their division rival, stakes are always high. These two are probably the best two teams in this division and we can see a great game in this matchup.

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

Injury Report:

Mets:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Jake Reed	RP	Thu, Apr 7	Oblique	Expected to be out until at least Apr 24
Jacob deGrom	SP	Thu, Apr 7	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least Jun 6
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
Ryan Sherriff	RP	Sun, Apr 10	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least Apr 28
Andrick Nava	C	Sun, Apr 10	Shoulder	Probable for Apr 10
Mickey Moniak	CF	Fri, Apr 8	Hand	Expected to be out until at least May 20
Odubel Herrera	CF	Tue, Apr 5	Oblique	Expected to be out until at least Apr 22
Sam Coonrod	RP	Tue, Apr 5	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least Apr 22
Zack Wheeler	SP	Sun, Apr 3	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least Apr 12
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

Pete Alonso had high expectations set for him ahead of this season, and he hasn’t disappointed us so far, as he looks to put up a good game against their division rivals.

Bryce Harper – Phillies

The reigning NL MVP is due to have a big game this season, and this looks like a good opportunity for him to show the world why he is one of the best players in the league.

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

This will be a very closely contested matchup between the two best teams in the NL East, but the team from New York might cause an upset to start this series.