Live Score, Lineups for NLDS Game 1

PHILADELPHIA – This should be a lot of fun.

The New York Mets, fresh off their stunning win in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series, are ready to take on a familiar foe, the Philadelphia Phillies, in the NL Division Series on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park at 4:08 p.m.

The first surprising news came a little over 24 hours before first pitch, when Carlos Mendoza announced that Kodai Senga would be the team's starter in Game 1 against the Phillies. Zack Wheeler will take the ball for the Phillies in Game 1 of the playoffs after receiving a first-round bye as the No. 2 pick in the National League.

With an exciting matchup coming up, here are the updates, news and analysis on the opening game of the NLDS between the Mets and Phillies:

Kodai Senga was done after two innings, Zack Wheeler was hitless in three innings

After giving up a leadoff home run to Kyle Schwarber, Kodai Senga returned to form.

The Mets ace retired six of the next seven Phillies batters and only allowed a walk to Bryce Harper in the first inning. Senga struck out three, including two on his forkball, to finish two innings with one earned run. He threw 31 pitches.

David Peterson takes the ball for the Mets to start the bottom of the third inning.

The Mets' only baserunner against Zack Wheeler in three innings was a two-out walk by Jesse Winker in the second inning.

Kodai Senga went for a home run on the first pitch of the return

Schwarber set the major league record for most leadoff home runs in a season in 2024. The Phillies designated hitter wasted no time in carrying that success into the playoffs.

In his first attempt at bat after a calf strain, Kodai Senga Schwarber delivered a 425-foot solo home run, giving the Phillies a 1-0 lead.

On the other hand, Wheeler was used early, going 1-2-3 with two strikeouts in the first inning and all 11 of his pitches were for strikeouts.

Kodai Senga went for a home run on the first pitch of the return

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