​The Philadelphia Phillies (54-43) and New York Mets (40-57) return from the All-Star break a day ahead of everyone else as they open a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday night.MORE: Phillies lose 30-year-old pitcher to season-ending injuryDate: Thursday, July 16, 2026Time: 7:00 PM ETChannel: ESPN, ESPN DeportesStream: Fubo (watch now!)AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPhiladelphia, which hosted Tuesday night’s All-Star Game, returns from the break in the thick of the playoff race, holding the second wild-card spot while trailing the National League East-leading Atlanta Braves by two games. The Phillies return home from a 5-4 road trip leading into the break, with Kyle Schwarber leading the club with an MLB-high 32 home runs to go with 59 RBI.The Mets were an expensive disappointment in the first half, with the second-worst record in the NL, and went into the All-Star break off a 2-4 homestand that included being swept in three games by the Boston Red Sox last weekend. Juan Soto paces the team with a .290 average, 21 homers, and 51 RBI, as the offense has struggled overall, ranking 23rd in MLB with 398 runs and a slash line in the bottom five in each category at .234/.303/.381.Veteran right-hander Aaron Nola (3-6) gets the start to open the second half for the Phillies. He has struggled to a 5.75 ERA and 1.433 WHIP in 19 starts and 97 innings with 102 strikeouts. New York gives the ball to right-hander Christian Scott (2-1), who worked to a 3.17 ERA and 1.296 WHIP in 12 starts and 54 innings, striking out 65, in the first half.Live stream New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies on Fubo: Start watching today!AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRegional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.