Mets vs Phillies live score updates: Phils lead, drama in New York for NLDS Game 4

The New York Mets have largely been in win-or-go-home mode for the past three weeks. Now, that onus weighs heavily upon the Philadelphia Phillies.

Game 4 of the National League Division Series from New York's Citi Field will pit the upstart Mets in a rare, advantageous position: With a 2-1 lead and the ability to close out their rivals, the East champion Phillies.

Left-hander Ranger Suárez will start for Philadelphia, opposed by New York southpaw Jose Quintana, though both pitchers surely will be on a short leash with so much at stake.

That goes doubly so for the Phillies as they face elimination: Ace Zack Wheeler will be available if things go south early, as his Game 5 starting assignment won't much matter if the Phillies can't capture Game 4. And Game 3 starter Cristopher Sanchez will skip his scheduled bullpen session and be available for a limited stretch on just two days' rest.

If the Mets win, they'll be packing their bags either way, to San Diego or Los Angeles for the NL Championship Series. The Phillies, should they win today and a Game 5 at home Friday, would host the Padres (who lead the other NLDS 2-1) but would travel to L.A. should the Dodgers win the next two out west.

Follow along for updates on Wednesday's Game 4:

Mets work out of their own jam in sixth

In the top of the sixth, starter Jose Quintana was removed after surrendering a leadoff double to Bryce Harper, with Reid Garrett coming out of the bullpen. The right-hander struck out Nick Castellanos and walked Alec Bohm before striking out JT Realmuto for the second out with two men on. Lefty David Peterson came on to force a Bryson Stott groundout, sending it to the bottom of the sixth

Phillies escape trouble yet again, still lead 1-0

Francisco Lindor led off the bottom of the fifth with a double and Mark Vientos walked, but Ranger Suarez got another huge strikeout before giving way to Jeff Hoffman. Philadelphia’s All-Star reliever struck out Pete Alonso and got Jose Iglesias to fly out, ending the frame.

The Mets have failed to bring in a run in 10 at-bats with runners in scoring position.

Phillies take fourth-inning lead

After Bryce Harper walked and Nick Castellanos doubled to left, Alec Bohm brought in on a run with a fielder’s choice and an error credited to Mets third baseman Mark Vientos.

Quintana got the next two outs to avoid further damage, with the Phillies taking a 1-0 lead into the bottom of the fourth.

Mets squander another opportunity in second

Ranger Suárez worked out of a bases-loaded jam for the second inning a row, getting Brandon Nimmo to ground out to first base to end the threat.

Suárez walked Starling Marte to lead and then gave up a single to Tyrone Taylor, putting two on with nobody out. The southpaw struck out Francisco Lindor and Francisco Lindor but Mark Vientos’ infield single loaded the bases – with Suárez ultimately winning the two-out battle with Nimmo.

Ranger Suárez escapes first-inning jam

The Mets loaded the bases with one out against Ranger Suárez – a Mark Vientos double, Brandon Nimmo walk and Pete Alonso infield single – but the Phillies lefty bounced back to strike out Jose Iglesias and J.D. Martinez to escape unscathed.

Iglesias entered Wednesday's game 6-for-8 in his career against Suárez.

Game 4 underway at Citi Field

Mets starter Jose Quintana set the Phillies down 1-2-3 in the top of the first, striking out Kyle Schwarber to lead off and Bryce Harper to end the frame.

What time is Mets vs Phillies Game 4?

First pitch Wednesday is scheduled for 5:08 p.m. ET at Citi Field.

Mets vs Phillies TV channel

• Time: 5:08 p.m. ET

• TV: Fox Sports 1

• Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Phillies batting order for NLDS Game 4

1. Kyle Schwarber (L) DH

2. Trea Turner (R) SS

3. Bryce Harper (L) 1B

4. Nick Castellanos (R) RF

5. Alec Bohm (R) 3B

6. J.T. Realmuto (R) C

7. Bryson Stott (L) 2B

8. Weston Wilson (R) LF

9. Brandon Marsh (L) CF

Mets lineup today: NLDS Game 4

1. Francisco Lindor (S) SS

2. Mark Vientos (R) 3B

3. Brandon Nimmo (L) LF

4. Pete Alonso (R) 1B

5. Jose Iglesias (R) 2B

6. J.D. Martinez (R) DH

7. Starling Marte (R) RF

8. Tyrone Taylor (R) CF

9. Francisco Alvarez (R) C

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