Division rivals New York (76-66) and Philadelphia (83-59) begin a four-game series beginning tonight at Citizens Bank Park.

Rookie phenom Nolan McLean is slated to take the mound for New York looking for his fifth straight win against veteran Aaron Nola for Philadelphia.

With the Phillies leading the National League East by seven games, the division crown is no longer up for grabs. This is a vital series, though, for the Mets as their lead for the final Wild Card spot is just four games over San Francisco and Cincinnati.

Philadelphia has won seven of their last ten to all but clinch the division. Kyle Schwarber leads the Phils’ attack with 49 home runs and 120 RBIs. The Mets have lost two in a row and are just 4-6 in their last ten. Juan Soto leads the team with 38 home runs and

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