Dominant Victory for the Mets!
Well, Mets fans, what a game! Our boys absolutely crushed it with an 11-3 win over the Phillies. Let's dive into the action that unfolded out there on the diamond.Slow Start, Explosive Fifth Inning
The game began slowly with no scores from either team through the first four innings. Both teams had their moments but couldn't capitalize. Standout performances included Bryce Harper's double in the first inning, but our defense held strong to keep the Phillies scoreless.The explosiveness came in the fifth inning when the Mets erupted. Jose Iglesias and Tyrone Taylor led off with singles, followed by a massive three-run homer by Francisco Alvarez! Then, Brandon Nimmo made the most of it, smashing a three-run homer, pushing the Mets to a 6-0 lead. Phillies' pitcher Nola was relieved, but the damage was already done.
Adding to the Tally
In the sixth inning, Harrison Bader doubled, followed by Francisco Lindor driving him home with a double, extending the lead to 7-0. The Phillies couldn't get much going against our rock-solid pitching and defense.Continuing the onslaught in the eighth, Harrison Bader hit a three-run homer, making it a dominant 10-0. The Phillies just couldn't catch a break, and our bullpen maintained a shutout through the eighth inning.
Final Touches
In the ninth inning, Pete Alonso added one more to the board with a solo shot, making it 11-0. The Phillies managed to get a few runs late in the game with a three-run homer by Brandon Marsh, but that was all they could muster.Overall, an exhilarating performance by the Mets! Our hitters were on fire, and our pitching was top-notch. Time to celebrate, Mets fans!



Scoreboard for Mets @ Phillies (September 13th, 2024)
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
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![]() | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 14 | 0 |