The New York Mets (33-41) and Philadelphia Phillies (40-32) open a key NL East series tonight at Citizens Bank Park, with first pitch set for 6:40 p.m. ET and Sean Manaea lined up against Aaron Nola. Philadelphia enters as the slight favorite behind Nola and a power-heavy lineup led by MLB home run leader Kyle Schwarber, while New York arrives off a much-needed 9-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds that featured a sharp outing from Nolan McLean and a 15-hit response from the Mets’ offense. ...read more read less