Brandon Nimmo’s walk-off saves Mets
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Mets vs Phillies Prediction, Odds, Picks - Aug. 27
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Ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Phillies, the Mets opted to bench Mullins and start Taylor in center field. Although Philadelphia is starting left-hander Cristopher Sanchez, Mullins actually has reverse platoon splits, performing better against southpaws than right-handers—making this a clear benching for defensive reasons.
Phillies fifth. Harrison Bader singles to left field. Edmundo Sosa strikes out swinging. Weston Wilson hits into a force out to shallow infield. Harrison Bader out at second. Trea Turner singles
The Cincinnati Reds snapped a three-game losing streak with a win over the Diamondbacks, ahead of a big series against the Dodgers in Los Angeles.