Just a few days ago, it seemed unthinkable that the New York Mets would sweep the Philadelphia Phillies, who were seven games ahead in the division before this series. But today, we can say that Carlos Mendoza has found the formula for success, at least against their divisional rival at home.
Many conclusions can be drawn from these three games, but the truth is that the Mets aren’t just competing against the Phillies-they’re battling themselves for that postseason ticket, which remains far from guaranteed.
The Mets Earn the League’s Respect Again
The Big Apple team dominated the Phillies with a 25-8 run differential across the three-game series, capping it off with a 6-0 shutout in the final game. They also closed the gap in the National League East race to four games, making a comeback seem more plausible if they can maintain this momentum and hope for a Phillies slump.
Another piece of good news for the Mets is that they secured the tiebreaker in case they finish with the same win-loss record as the Phillies. However, much will hinge on their upcoming series from September 8 to 11.
Morale is sky-high within the organization, as the Mets extended their home winning streak against the Phillies to 10 consecutive games-a stat that surely has Rob Thomson and all of Philadelphia far from pleased.
The Mets now head into a four-game series against the Miami Marlins, also at Citi Field, with 29 games remaining in the regular season. It’s worth noting that they’ll face the division-leading Detroit Tigers, as well as formidable opponents like the San Diego Padres and the Cincinnati Reds, who are also vying to steal the Mets‘ postseason hopes.
Without a doubt, it’s shaping up to be an exhilarating end to the season.
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