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How to watch Blade Tidwell's second MLB start with Mets
How to watch Blade Tidwell's second MLB start with Mets
Philadelphia (45-30) will open a three-game series against the Mets (45-30) Friday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
First pitch between the Phillies and Mets is slated for 7:15 p.m. EDT. The National League East contest can be watched on Apple TV+.
Former Vol Blade Tidwell (0-1) will make his second appearance and start for New York on Friday in 2025. He made his Major League Baseball debut for the Mets on May 4 in a, 6-5, loss at St. Louis.
Tidwell pitched 3.2 innings and recorded two strikeouts against the Cardinals. He allowed nine hits, six runs (six earned) and three walks, while totaling 82 pitches, including 48 strikes, against 23 batters. 14 of Tidwell's strikes were on a first pitch. He also totaled 15 called strikes, seven swinging strikes, nine strikes from foul balls and 16 in-play strikes in his MLB debut.
Tidwell (13-5) played for the Vols from 2021-22, appearing in 31 games (27 starts). He recorded 141 strikeouts and a 3.53 ERA, while leading all Tennessee pitchers with 18 starts as a true freshman in 2021.
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