New York Mets (29-27) vs Philadelphia Phillies (25-30)
Thursday, June 01, 2023 at 1:10 pm
Max Scherzer (4-2, 3.54 ERA) is slated to start for the Mets against Taijuan Walker (4-2, 5.57) in a battle of right-handers and former New York teammates.
Scherzer earned a win on Friday when he allowed one run over seven innings as the Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2. He is 16-5 with a 2.61 ERA in 29 career starts against the Phillies.
Walker also won on Friday after surrendering three runs over 6 2/3 innings in the Phillies' 6-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
Walker spent the previous two seasons with New York before signing a four-year, $72 million deal with Philadelphia in December. He is 0-1 with a 1.74 ERA in two starts against the Mets, though he hasn't faced them since 2017.
Dana’s Pick New York Mets: -164
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