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The New York Mets were 34-41, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the New York Mets topped the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 at Citizens Bank Park.

Mets Daily Vibe Check
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last night's win

The numbers paint a decent picture. Took last night by 2. That matters. Tempering that, 11 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.

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Mets Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Mets topped the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 at Citizens Bank Park.

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Highlights

Mets Record & Standings

NL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Braves
4627.630 L3
Phillies
4035.5337.0 L2
Nationals
3936.5208.0 L1
Marlins
3738.49310.0 W1
Mets
3441.45313.0 W2

New York Mets are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.

Mets Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
22
Juan Soto
 17.300.98038
19
Bo Bichette
 8.250.66742
10
Marcus Semien
 9.225.64529

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
25
Brooks Raley
 2-12.001.2627.0
30
Luke Weaver
 2-12.250.8832.0
43
Huascar Brazobán
 4-11.910.9637.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
4
Francisco Alvarez
 5 hits, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games
22
Juan Soto
 6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games
10
Marcus Semien
 5 hits, 3 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
26
Nolan McLean
 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
51
Freddy Peralta
 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
30
Luke Weaver
 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games

Mets News

The New York Mets kicked off their series against the Philadelphia Phillies with a 6-4 victory, bolstered by Juan Soto's stellar performance, which included two home runs that electrified Citizens Bank Park. Sean Manaea delivered a solid outing, earning much-needed momentum for a team that is starting to find its rhythm, now 4-3 over the last week. The excitement surrounding the Mets is set to rise further as Francisco Lindor and Tyrone Taylor are slated to begin rehab assignments in Binghamton, hinting at their potential return as early as next week. While the Mets still sit under .500 and are grappling with the challenges posed by injuries, Soto's hot bat and Lindor's impending return provide a glimmer of hope that better days are ahead.

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Mets start strong against Phillies with the help of Soto’s home runs
Amazin' Avenue
Mets start strong against Phillies with the help of Soto’s home runs
The Mets took the first game of their first series of the season against the Phillies, winning 6-4 on a windy evening in Philadelphia in part due to two home runs from Juan Soto and another solid performance from Sean Manaea. After Soto got things going for the Mets with a two-out home run in […]
 Francisco Lindor and Tyrone Taylor to begin rehab assignments in Binghamton on Friday
Amazin' Avenue
Francisco Lindor and Tyrone Taylor to begin rehab assignments in Binghamton on Friday
Two of the myriad Mets on the Injured List will begin their rehab assignments on the way back to the majors this weekend, as the Binghamton Rumble Ponies will host both Francisco Lindor and Tyrone Taylor starting on Friday. Lindor has been on the IL since April 23 with a calf strain, a similar, but […]
 More Than Juan: Soto Homers Twice In Mets’ Win Over Phillies
Metsmerizedonline
More Than Juan: Soto Homers Twice In Mets’ Win Over Phillies
Fans who root for the teams in blue and orange on both the baseball diamond and basketball court had themselves quite a Thursday. A few hours after the Knicks’ first NBA title in 53 years was celebrated with a parade up the Canyon of Heroes, the Mets beat the rival Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 in their […] The post More Than Juan: Soto Homers Twice In Mets’ Win Over Phillies appeared first on Metsmerized Online.
 Game Chat: Mets vs Phillies, 6:40 PM
Metsmerizedonline
Game Chat: Mets vs Phillies, 6:40 PM
Thursday, June 18, 2026 • 6:40 PM Citizens Bank Park • Philadelphia, PA LHP Sean Manaea (1-2, 4.78) vs. RHP Aaron Nola (3-4, 5.86) SNY • MLBN For the first time in 2026, the Mets will finally play the Philadelphia Phillies, their division rivals. As you know by now, the Mets have had a weird […] The post Game Chat: Mets vs Phillies, 6:40 PM appeared first on Metsmerized Online.
 Semien gets K'd to end the frame ... then knocks a 2-run triple?
MLB.com
Semien gets K'd to end the frame ... then knocks a 2-run triple?
PHILADELPHIA -- Give Marcus Semien a fraction of an inch, and he just may take 402 feet. Or however that old expression goes. Semien made the most of his second life in the seventh inning Thursday at Citizens Bank Park, tripling home two key runs in the Mets’ 6-4 win
 Lindor (calf) to start rehab assignment Friday, could be activated soon
MLB.com
Lindor (calf) to start rehab assignment Friday, could be activated soon
PHILADELPHIA -- Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is set to begin a Minor League rehab assignment on Friday, setting him up to return from the injured list as soon as early next week. Lindor, who has not played since April 22 due to a strained left calf muscle, will play with

Mets Upcoming Schedule

The New York Mets visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Saturday.

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