Bryce Harper has already dropped one of the four series the Philadelphia Phillies will play against Juan Soto’s New York Mets in 2025. That first meeting took place at Citi Field, where the visiting Phillies were swept by a Mets team that showed dominant pitching, especially in the first two games.
The good news? Harper and the Phillies still have multiple chances to get even. The three remaining matchups this season give them time to improve—particularly in pitching, where they’ve struggled but are beginning to show signs of progress, especially out of the bullpen with several ongoing scoreless innings streaks.
On the other side, Soto recently launched his first home runs as a Met. While he hasn’t started 2025 as hot as he did with the Yankees in 2024, those long balls suggest he’s trending upward just in time for the next showdown with Philadelphia.
When Will the Phillies and Mets Face Off Again?
With the first series wrapped up on April 21–23, the Phillies and Mets are scheduled to meet again June 20–22 and September 9–11 in Philadelphia, with another three-game set at Citi Field on August 25–27. It’s worth noting that since the start of the 2020s, the Mets have held a 45–36 edge in the rivalry.
Bryce Harper with this Philadelphia Phillies teammates in the 2025 MLB season
In the opening series of 2025, if we compare individual performances, Harper narrowly had the better showing at the plate—batting .091 compared to Soto’s .083. Both players recorded one hit and one run.
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Series History Between the Teams
This marks the beginning of Juan Soto’s experience in the Mets-Phillies rivalry, while Harper is a seasoned veteran in these matchups. In total, the two clubs have played 1,088 regular-season games, with the Phillies holding a slight edge at 556–531–1 (.511). However, in the postseason, the Mets have the upper hand, winning three of their four meetings.
