I'm taking the Phillies to win this one. Earlier this season, Thornton pitched a 6-inning gem against the Phillies, but the Mets' offense has scored either one or zero runs in four of its last five games.
Score prediction: Phillies 3 Mets 2
💰 Phillies vs. Mets prediction & best bet
Under 8.5 (-115)
When Thornton faced the Phillies earlier this season, he struck out seven batters and allowed just one earned run in 6.0 innings. While he allowed six earned runs in his second-most recent start, he's allowed two or fewer in three of his last four.
The Phillies' offense has been quiet over the last 15 days. It ranks 18th in runs scored, 21st in OPS, and 23rd in batting average. Mayza is expected to open for the Phillies, and he hasn't allowed a run in 13 of his last 14 appearances.
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SBR Edge: The Mets' offense is slumping
Over the last seven days, the Mets have posted the league's seventh-worst OPS, and they're unlikely to break out of their funk at their home stadium, which is the eighth-most pitcher-friendly in the league
