PHILADELPHIA, PA – The atmosphere at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, June 20, 2025, was electric, and by night’s end, it was the Philadelphia Phillies who were celebrating a commanding 10-2 victory over the New York Mets. This wasn’t just another win for the Fightin’ Phils; it was a statement. With this decisive triumph, the Phillies have officially wrestled control of the NL East, pushing the slumping Mets into second place and extending New York’s frustrating losing streak to seven games.
The highly anticipated division showdown between these two NL East rivals began as a tightly contested affair. Both pitching staffs held their ground through the early innings, hinting at a classic pitcher’s duel. Phillies ace Zack Wheeler, despite walking three, showcased his veteran prowess, navigating through five scoreless innings, limiting the Mets’ potent lineup and keeping them off balance.
However, the tide began to turn in the sixth inning when the Mets finally broke through against reliever Taijuan Walker, who came on in relief of Wheeler. Pete Alonso blasted his 18th home run of the season, followed by Jeff McNeil’s game-tying shot, briefly giving the Mets a glimmer of hope and knotting the score at 2-2. It appeared the Mets might be on the verge of snapping their skid.
But baseball, as always, is a game of momentum, and the Phillies seized it with a vengeance in the bottom of the seventh. The wheels truly came off for the Mets in a brutal, six-run explosion for Philadelphia. Reliever Reed Garrett (2-3), who entered the game hoping to provide a bridge to the later innings, was absolutely hammered. He failed to record a single out, surrendering back-to-back doubles to Brandon Marsh and Trea Turner to kick off the inning. Alec Bohm then delivered a crucial RBI single, putting the Phillies ahead for good at 4-2 and sending Garrett to the showers.
The Phillies weren’t done. Justin Garza stepped in for the Mets, only to serve up another RBI single to the red-hot Nick Castellanos. The crescendo of the inning came courtesy of Bryson Stott, who ripped a bases-clearing double that found the gap in left-center, extending the Phillies’ lead to a comfortable 9-2. The raucous Philadelphia crowd roared its approval, sensing a significant shift in the division race.
Nick Castellanos continued his stellar night, adding a solo home run in the eighth inning, putting an exclamation mark on the Phillies’ offensive onslaught and pushing the score to its final 10-2. The Phillies’ bats were simply too much for a Mets pitching staff that has been increasingly exposed during this current skid.
For the Mets, the loss is more than just another tally in the L column. It marks their seventh consecutive defeat, a disheartening slide that has seen them relinquish their grip on the NL East lead. Rookie right-hander Blade Tidwell, making a spot start, struggled to contain the Phillies’ offense, exiting in the fourth inning after a challenging outing. The Mets’ lineup, despite the brief spark from Alonso and McNeil, largely remained silent against the Phillies’ bullpen, particularly Tanner Banks (2-0), who earned the win in relief after effectively shutting down the Mets’ offense for 1 2/3 innings.
The Phillies, on the other hand, are red-hot, having now won eight of their last nine games. Their consistent offense, coupled with strong pitching performances, has propelled them to the top of the division. This dominant win sets a clear tone for the remainder of this crucial series and undoubtedly intensifies the NL East pennant race.
As the Mets search for answers and desperately try to snap their losing streak, the Phillies are basking in the glow of their newfound division lead. The baseball world will be watching closely to see if the Mets can recover, or if the Phillies will continue to pull away in the highly competitive National League East. This recent Phillies Mets game was a clear indication of where the power currently lies.
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