Mets-Phillies series opener starts early due to air quality concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 8:43 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies will begin their three-game series on Thursday, July 16, at 6:10 p.m., an hour earlier than originally scheduled. The change was made due to anticipated poor air quality later in the evening. Mets pitcher Christian Scott (2-1, 3.17 ERA) will take the mound against Phillies starter Aaron Nola (3-6, 5.75 ERA). The Mets enter the series looking to snap a three-game losing streak, while the Phillies aim for a third consecutive victory.
- •Mets and Phillies series opener rescheduled for 6:10 p.m.
- •Change made due to expected air quality issues later in the evening.
- •Mets are on a three-game losing streak.
- •Phillies aim for a third straight win.
- •Christian Scott and Aaron Nola are scheduled starters.
- 8:43 PMYahoo Sports — Start of Mets-Phillies series pushed up due to air quality concerns
"Due to air quality concerns later Thursday evening, the Phillies announced the start of their three-game series with the Mets has been pushed up.
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