New York MetsvsPhiladelphia Phillies
NYM 4/PHI 1
Things to say
The Mets beat the Phillies 4-1 at Citizens Bank Park.
01
opener
Mets took it 4-1 in Philly. Low-scoring, pitcher's game. The Phils just never got their bats going.
02
key player
Mets' starter was the story. Went deep into the game, kept the heart of the order off balance all night.
03
hot take
Honestly the Phillies offense is a bigger problem than the record. One run at home? That's not gonna cut it.
04
deep cut
Mets are 41-57 and they still walk into Philly and steal one. That bullpen slammed the door late.
05
exit
Anyway, let's see if Philly bounces back tomorrow. Long series, they'll be fine.
The recap
The Mets went into Philly and stole one, 4-1, snapping the Phillies' bats all night at Citizens Bank Park. New York's arm got into his stuff early and kept the heart of the Philadelphia order off balance, and once the bullpen came in they slammed the door without letting the tying run get any ideas.
A 41-57 club has no business quieting a 54-44 lineup like that, but somebody kept traffic off the bases and the Mets did just enough damage to make it stick. Four-run cushion, one measly run for Philly, getaway-day gut-punch.