The Phillies beat the Mets on Saturday night to earn a split of a day-night doubleheader.
The Phillies came back in the nightcap to top the NL East-leading Mets for just the fifth time in 18 games this year. Philadelphia, holding the second spot in the wild-card race, has been outscored by New York 90-54 going into Sunday's series finale.Falter allowed one run in his first major league start since July 29. After a rocky first inning where he walked two, hit a batter and allowed Francisco Lindor to score on a wild pitch, he retired 16 of the next 18 hitters.
David Robertson gave up a two-out double to Jeff McNeil and walked Mark Canha before getting rookie Brett Baty on a grounder for his 17th save of the year and third since rejoining Philadelphia as part of a trade deadline deal with the Chicago Cubs. "Over the last few days, we were not able to get the big hit," Bohm said."We were able to get that big hit tonight."
Part of the Mets' success against Philadelphia is because they've excelled whn facing the Phillies' top two starters in Wheeler and Aaron Nola. In nine games against New York, the two are a combined 0-7 and the Mets have won all nine games the duo has started.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Mets settle for split vs. Phillies after getting shut down by Bailey FalterPHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola have been no sweat for the Mets this season, but when it’s somebody named Bailey Falter, look out.
Read more »
Phillies’ promising start turns into an ugly 8-2 loss in Game 1 against the MetsZack Wheeler seemed to be in a groove and didn’t allow a run until the fifth inning. But the Mets’ lineup blew things open in the later innings.
Read more »
Phillies newcomer Bradley Zimmer slots right into center field against MetsDaily News | Phillies newcomer Bradley Zimmer slots right into center field against Mets
Read more »
Alonso reaches 30 homers, 100 RBIs as Mets top PhilliesAlonso hit his 30th home run and surpassed 100 RBIs, Starling Marte stole home and the Mets continued their season-long mastery of the Phillies with a win on Friday night.
Read more »
Phillies look like their old selves as the Mets rock Aaron Nola, 7-2The Phillies went back to some bad habits in their loss to New York in the opener of a four-game series.
Read more »
Pete Alonso comes up big for Mets again in victory over PhilliesPete Alonso has been at his best when it matters the most, raising his play when the moment calls for it.
Read more »