The Mets defeated the Phillies 10-3 on Saturday, per multiple outlets. New York's offense was decisive, with the team down in the fifth inning before turning the game around to pull away.
Carson Benge led the Mets' attack with three hits, breaking Pete Alonso's Mets season rookie record, according to ESPN. Francisco Alvarez also homered in the win. The victory prevented Philadelphia from gaining ground in the NL wild card race.
For the Phillies, the loss raised questions as the calendar turns toward October. MLB.com reported that one crucial pitch proved pivotal in the game's outcome, while Yahoo Sports noted that Andrew Painter showed both positive and negative sides in the outing. The Good Phight's Ethan Witte called the performance embarrassing, noting that with the Cubs and Padres playing well, each Phillies win has become critical to their playoff hopes.