From left, New York Mets' Luis Severino, Starling Marte, Jose Iglesias, and Brandon Nimmo pose with a sign after Nimmo hit a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) AP

Following a multi-hit showing in his previous game (2-for-5 with a double, a home run and three RBI), Brandon Nimmo will try for more success on Friday. The New York Mets square off versus the Philadelphia Phillies, and will see starter Cristopher Sanchez, at 7:10 PM ET on Apple TV+.

With the playoffs right around the corner, the New York Mets could not have picked a better time to step up their play. Having gone 36-22 since the All-Star break, the Mets have overtaken the Atlanta