Philadelphia Phillies 3–0 New York Mets: match recap

Philadelphia Phillies3
New York Mets0

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Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets finished 3–0 (MLB) on September 17, 2026. Below: the form, standings and head-to-head record both teams took into the game.

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Match recap

Aaron Nola and Nolan McLean matched zeros in a quick, efficient pitchers' duel that lasted only 5.2 combined innings before the game was likely called early. Nola allowed no hits and one walk over 2.2 IP with 3 Ks, while McLean scattered two hits and one walk across 3.0 IP with 3 Ks. The Phillies generated both hits -- a single each from Bryce Harper and Bryson Stott -- but stranded four baserunners, including two by Alec Bohm. The Mets managed only one walk (Juan Soto) and struck out three times, failing to put a ball in play for a hit.

Key factors

  • Pitching dominated: Aaron Nola and Nolan McLean combined for 5.2 scoreless innings with 6 strikeouts and just 2 hits allowed.
  • Phillies out-hit the Mets 2-0 but left 4 runners on base, failing to turn contact into runs.

The Analyst's verdict

This was a pitching showcase that left both offenses frustrated. Moving forward, both teams need to find ways to turn base runners into runs in low-scoring games.

Matchup edge

Form edge: Philadelphia Phillies, 2-3 in the last 5 games against 1-4 for New York Mets.

Matchup to watch: Philadelphia Phillies’ attack (index 100) against New York Mets’ defence (index 101).

Matchup to watch: New York Mets’ attack (index 95) against Philadelphia Phillies’ defence (index 95).

Recent form: last 5

Philadelphia Phillies: 2 wins and 3 losses in the last 5, with 22 runs scored and 28 conceded.

Philadelphia Phillies
Sep 16, 2026at Washington NationalsW3–0
Sep 15, 2026at Washington NationalsL3–6
Sep 13, 2026at Atlanta BravesW9–4
Sep 12, 2026at Atlanta BravesL2–12
Sep 11, 2026at Atlanta BravesL5–6

New York Mets: 1 win and 4 losses in the last 5, with 19 runs scored and 20 conceded.

New York Mets
Sep 16, 2026vs Baltimore OriolesL1–7
Sep 15, 2026vs Baltimore OriolesL5–7
Sep 14, 2026vs Baltimore OriolesL1–2
Sep 13, 2026at New York YankeesL0–2
Sep 12, 2026at New York YankeesW12–2

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 5 meetings on record, Philadelphia Phillies won 2, New York Mets won 3.

Jul 19, 2026Philadelphia Phillies1–6New York Mets
Jul 18, 2026Philadelphia Phillies6–1New York Mets
Jul 16, 2026Philadelphia Phillies1–4New York Mets
Jun 28, 2026New York Mets4–5Philadelphia Phillies
Jun 27, 2026New York Mets6–2Philadelphia Phillies

Season so far

Philadelphia Phillies are 7th of 30 on win rate after 152 games (84-68).

New York Mets are 25th of 30 on win rate after 152 games (69-83).

#TeamPWLRuns
7Philadelphia Phillies1528468681:650
25New York Mets1526983650:693

Team season model

  • Philadelphia Phillies attack index 100: scoring level with the league average per game.
  • Philadelphia Phillies defence index 95: 5% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • New York Mets attack index 95: 5% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • New York Mets defence index 101: 1% more conceded per game than the league average.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

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