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The Mets advance to the NLCS, the Yankees battle the Royals

The Mets advance to the NLCS, the Yankees battle the Royals

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NEW YORKThe New York Mets advanced to the National League Championship Series after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in Game 4 of the NLDS.

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This will be the Mets' first appearance in the NLCS since 2015.

Meanwhile, in Kansas City, the Yankees battle the Royals to see who can take a 2-1 lead in the American League Divisional Series.

Mets game today

What time do the Mets play today?

The New York Mets host the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the NLDS at Citi Field at 5:08 p.m. The Mets lead the series 2-1 and can advance to the NLCS with a win.

Who is pitching for the Mets?

The Phillies are expected to trade Ranger Suarez (12-8, 3.46 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 145 strikeouts) against Jose Quintana (10-10, 3.75 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 135 strikeouts) from the Mets competes.

Mets schedule

If the Phillies win, Game 5 would take place at Citizens Bank Park on Friday at 4:33 p.m

Mets vs. Phillies Game 3

On Tuesday, the Mets took an early 2-0 lead in Game 3 at Citi Field on home runs by Pete Alonso in the second and Jesse Winker in the fourth off Aaron Nola.



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NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 8: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets looks on during Game Three of the Division Series presented by Booking.com between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets at Citi Field on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 to in New York, New York. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Sean Manaea went five innings for the Mets, but briefly lost control and started the sixth with walks to Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner. Bryce Harper struck out three throws. Castellanos singled to second baseman Jose Iglesias, who flipped to shortstop Francisco Lindor to double Schwarber for an inning-ending double play.

That began a stretch in which the Phillies made six outs in 13 pitches, part of an offense that hit .204 in three playoff games against New York. The Mets would beat the Phillies 7-2.

Yankees game today

What time do the Yankees play today?

The Kansas City Royals host the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the ALDS at Kauffman Stadium at 7:08 p.m. The series is tied 1-1.

Who pitches for the Yankees?

For the Yankees, Clarke Schmidt (5-5, 2.85 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 93 strikeouts) is expected to face Seth Lugo (16-9, 3.00 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 181 strikeouts) from the Royals will compete.

Yankees schedule

Game 4 would be on Thursday at 8:08 p.m

Yankees vs. Royals Game 2

On Monday night, Salvador Perez hit a home run in the fourth inning to spark a four-run rally against Carlos Rodón, and the Royals defeated the Yankees 4-2.



<div>NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 7: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts after flying out in the third inning against the Kansas City Royals during Game 2 of the Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 7, 2024, New York City . <strong>(Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)</strong></div>
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 7: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts after flying out in the third inning against the Kansas City Royals during Game 2 of the Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 7, 2024 in New York City is . (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Four relievers kept New York at bay after Cole Ragans was inconsistent through four innings. Tommy Pham, Garrett Hampson and Maikel Garcia singled in runs for the Royals. Yankees slugger Aaron Judge went 1 for 3 with an infield single and is 1 for 7 with four strikeouts in the series.

Game 3 will be the Royals' first postseason home game since the 2015 World Series.

Yankees lineup today

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The Associated Press news service contributed to this report.

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