• Zack Wheeler looked to finish strong in the final weeks of the season, and the Mets looked to try and derail any fleeting chance of a Philadelphia playoff berth.
• Austin Jackson doubled in a run in the top of the second, 1-0 NY
• Amed Rosario stroked a Sac Fly in the top of the 5th to make it 2-0 NY
• Michael Conforto knocked in two more with a two RBI single, 4-0 NY
• The Phillies got 3 back in one swing in the bottom of the 5th, when JP Crawford tripled down the line to score three runs. 4-3, Mets.
• Cesar Hernandez hit a sac fly to plate another run, and we were tied at 4-4 in the fifth.
• Michael Conforto gave the Mets the lead again in the 7th with an RBI Double, 5-4 New York
• Wheeler 7 innings pitched, 4 runs and was in line for the win.
• Jeff McNeil continues his hot rookie season with another RBI single in the 9th, Mets extended their lead to 6-4.
• Conforto put the game away a few minutes later with a 3 run HR to make it 9-4 New York in the top of the 9th.
• Mets take the opener from the fading Phillies, final score 9-4.
• Game two of the three game series against the fighting Phills comes to you Monday, First Pitch 7:05 PM, Mets on Deck 6:05.