Today’s game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park has a new game time.
Via The Athletic’s Matt Gelb on X: “They have changed today’s Phillies-Mets game time again. It’s starting at 3:05 p.m. [EDT] There is rain forecasted later.”
Why is Today’s Phillies-Mets Game Time Changed?
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 23: Rain falls at Citizens Bank Park during the ninth inning between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Miami Marlins on September 23, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)
Today’s Phillies-Mets game was originally scheduled to start at 4:05 p.m. EDT.
As of 11:33 a.m. EDT, Weather.com is projecting scattered thunderstorms at 2 p.m. EDT in Philadelphia.
However, it’s projected to be clear of rain and thunderstorms from 3 p.m. through 5 p.m., with strong storms projected for 6 p.m. The hope is that today’s game can be played between bouts of inclement weather.
The first game of the three-game series between Philadelphia and New York also had a change in start time, but not due to rain or thunderstorms.
The Phillies and Mets played Game 1 of the series on Thursday. Because of air quality concerns due to Canadian wildfires, the matchup’s start time was moved to 6:00 p.m. EDT from 7:00 p.m. EDT. The Mets won the game 4-1.
Philadelphia Phillies Projected Starting Pitcher
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 14: Jesús Luzardo #44 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch during the fourth inning of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park on July 14, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Left-hander Jesús Luzardo is slated to start for the Phillies today. He earned his first career All-Star game nod this year, representing the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in the Midsummer Classic on Tuesday. He pitched a perfect inning with one strikeout in the game.
This season, Luzardo is 8-4 with a 3.51 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 136 strikeouts in 110 1/3 innings across 19 starts.
New York Mets Projected Starting Pitcher
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 09: Sean Manaea #59 of the New York Mets pitches during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on July 09, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Left-hander Sean Manaea is slated to start for New York today. This season, Manaea has a 2-4 record with a 4.56 ERA. 1.31 WHIP and 74 strikeouts in 75 innings across 20 appearances (six starts).
Philadelphia Phillies Right Now
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JUNE 13: J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by manager Don Mattingly #8 after hitting a three run homer in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on June 13, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
The Phillies are 5-5 in their last 10 games. Philadelphia has the second NL Wild Card spot and is just three games back of the Atlanta Braves for first place in the NL East with a 54-44 record.
New York Mets Right Now
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 27: Interim manager Andy Green #70 of the New York Mets looks on during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on June 27, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
The Mets are 5-5 in their last 10 games. With a 41-57 record, New York is 16 games back of the Braves in the NL East standings and 11 games back of the final NL Wild Card spot.
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