Mets on a Great Run! Crush Phillies Again for 6th Straight

Key Points Summary โ€“ Mets on a Great Run

  • The New York Mets extended their win streak to six with a 5-1 win over the Phillies.
  • Francisco Lindor had a big night with three hits and an RBI single.
  • Luis Torrens lit up the crowd with a clutch two-run single and epic bat spike.
  • The Mets are now 11-1 at home and tied for the best record in all of Major League Baseball at 17-7.
  • Mets starters havenโ€™t given up a home run in 12 straight home gamesโ€”a franchise record.
  • The Mets aim for a series sweep against the Phillies on Wednesday, with David Peterson facing Phillyโ€™s ace Zack Wheeler.

Mets on a Great Run โ€“ The Hottest Team in Baseball Strikes Again

The New York Mets are absolutely on fire. The team that many counted out early in the season is now the talk of Major League Baseball, racking up win after win and torching opponents like itโ€™s batting practice.

Their latest victim? The Philadelphia Phillies, who walked into Citi Field hoping to cool off the Mets, and instead got steamrolled 5-1 in yet another dominant performance by this red-hot New York squad.


Francisco Lindor is Locked In

Itโ€™s no secret that when Francisco Lindor is hot, the Mets are dangerous. And Tuesday night, he was sizzling.

Lindor had three hits, including an RBI single, and sparked rallies with his usual mix of swagger, speed, and sharp bat work.

โ€œHeโ€™s locked in,โ€ said Mets manager Carlos Mendoza. โ€œEvery time he steps up, something happens.โ€

The Metsโ€™ offense has been relentless latelyโ€”and Lindor is leading the charge.


Torrensโ€™ Bat Spike Heard Around Queens

If there was one moment that captured the fire of this Mets team, it was Luis Torrensโ€™ seventh-inning dagger.

With two outs and two strikes, Torrens blasted a two-run single off Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering to make it 5-1. Then came the bat spikeโ€”an eruption of emotion that sent Citi Field into a frenzy.

โ€œThatโ€™s how much it means to himโ€”and to all of us,โ€ said Lindor. โ€œThat energy is contagious.โ€

And make no mistakeโ€”the fans loved it.


Vientos and Alonso Get the Party Started

The early offense set the tone.

Mark Vientos, back in the lineup, smacked an RBI double in the second inning, followed shortly by Pete Alonso, who added another run-scoring double of his own.

By the time the fourth inning ended, the Mets were in full controlโ€”again.


Pitching Power โ€“ Mets Starters Are Silent Assassins

Letโ€™s talk pitching. The Mets arenโ€™t just winningโ€”theyโ€™re shutting teams down.

Starter Griffin Canning went five strong innings, giving up seven hits but only allowing one run. He struck out five and walked just one, earning his third straight win.

Behind him, the Mets bullpen was nearly perfect. Four relievers combined to allow just one hit over four innings, slamming the door on the Phillies.

And hereโ€™s the stat of the night:

Mets starters havenโ€™t given up a home run in 12 straight home gamesโ€”a franchise record to start a season.


Mets Home Field Magic โ€“ 11-1 and Rolling

With the win, the Mets are now 11-1 at home, tied for the best record in Major League Baseball at 17-7 overall.

And guess what? Theyโ€™re opening up the NL East leadโ€”now four games ahead of the Phillies, who are chasing shadows at this point.

New York has already notched two six-game win streaks this season, and weโ€™re only getting started.


Whatโ€™s Next โ€“ Going for the Sweep

The Mets have a chance to complete the sweep on Wednesday in a high-stakes matinee showdown.

  • David Peterson (1-1, 3.27 ERA) takes the mound for New York.
  • Zack Wheeler (2-1, 3.73 ERA), the Philliesโ€™ ace and former Met, gets the ball for Philly.

This oneโ€™s personal. This oneโ€™s loud. And this one could be the Metsโ€™ statement game of the season.

โ€œWe know whatโ€™s at stake,โ€ Peterson said. โ€œWe want the sweep. Simple as that.โ€


Final Thoughts: Mets on a Great Run โ€“ Can Anyone Stop Them?

The Mets are on a great run, and at this point, itโ€™s not just a hot streakโ€”itโ€™s a full-blown takeover.

  • Theyโ€™re winning at home.
  • Theyโ€™re shutting down elite offenses.
  • Theyโ€™re hitting in the clutch.
  • And theyโ€™re playing with heart, fire, and confidence.

From Lindorโ€™s leadership to Torrensโ€™ flair, from Vientosโ€™ return to Alonsoโ€™s powerโ€”the pieces are falling into place.

If this keeps up, the Mets might just be the team to beat in 2025.

Next stop: a sweep of the Phillies and another step toward October glory.

Buckle up, New York. Your team is officially rolling. 

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