Mets Win 10-6 Over Phillies

Alonso's Grand Slam Powers Mets to Victory

The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 10-6 on Saturday, September 19, 2024, at Citi Field. Pete Alonso hit a grand slam in the third inning to give the Mets a 4-0 lead, and they never looked back.

The Phillies scored two runs in the fourth inning on a Bryce Harper home run, but the Mets answered right back with two runs of their own in the bottom of the inning on an RBI single by Francisco Lindor and a sacrifice fly by Jeff McNeil.

The Mets added three more runs in the fifth inning on a two-run double by Mark Canha and an RBI single by Brandon Nimmo. The Phillies scored two more runs in the sixth inning on an RBI double by Nick Castellanos and a sacrifice fly by Brandon Marsh, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Mets' lead.

Mets' Offense Continues to Impress

The Mets' offense has been one of the best in baseball all season long, and they continued to impress on Saturday. They scored 10 runs on 14 hits, and they were led by Alonso's grand slam.

Alonso now has 30 home runs on the season, and he is on pace to break the Mets' single-season home run record of 41, set by Darryl Strawberry in 1987. Lindor, McNeil, and Canha also had big games for the Mets, each driving in two runs.

Phillies' Offense Struggles to Keep Up

The Phillies' offense has been struggling mightily in recent weeks, and they were unable to keep up with the Mets' offense on Saturday. They managed just six runs on nine hits, and they were led by Harper's home run.

Castellanos and Marsh also had RBI hits for the Phillies, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Mets' lead. The Phillies have now lost four of their last five games, and they are in danger of falling out of contention for a playoff spot.

Mets' Pitching Staff Gets the Job Done

The Mets' pitching staff got the job done on Saturday, despite allowing six runs. Starter Taijuan Walker allowed four runs on seven hits in five innings of work, and he struck out five batters.

The bullpen was solid, with Seth Lugo, Trevor May, and Edwin Diaz combining to allow just two runs on two hits in four innings of work. Diaz struck out two batters in the ninth inning to earn his 25th save of the season.

Conclusion

The Mets' win over the Phillies was a big one, as it helped them to maintain their lead in the NL East. The Mets are now 86-43 on the season, and they are on pace to win their first division title since 2015.

The Phillies, on the other hand, are now 72-57 on the season, and they are in danger of falling out of contention for a playoff spot. The Phillies will need to turn things around quickly if they want to make a run at the postseason.