Phillies at Mets
Shiti Field
1:10PM EDT on CSN
Vince Velasquez (8-6) 4.31 ERA
PHILLIES: Velasquez has struggled lately. He has a 10.47 ERA in his last three starts and a 7.29 ERA in his last six. And after he allowed 11 home runs in his first 103 2/3 innings this season, he has allowed eight in his last 15 1/3 innings.
Robert Gsellman (1-0) 0.00 ERA
METS: Gsellman will take the rotation spot of Jon Niese, who is scheduled to undergo left knee surgery. In relief of Niese last Tuesday, Gsellman delivered 3 2/3 scoreless relief innings. He was 4-9 with a 3.99 ERA as a starter in the Minors this season.