Mets Snap Losing Streak
Juan Soto and Zac Thornton Lead Mets Past Phillies 6-3
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Phillies third baseman Edmundo Sosa went 3-for-3 with a home run and a double, while Derek Hill also homered and Bryson Stott drove in a run with a double.
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José Urquidy made his Phillies debut by throwing 4⅔ scoreless innings of bulk relief after Philadelphia claimed him off waivers from the Chicago White Sox the day before.
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Mets closer Dedniel Núñez recorded four outs for his second career save and his first save since July 13, 2024.
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Aaron Nola’s shutout continued a major turnaround: after carrying a 6.04 ERA on June 29, he entered the game with a 2.92 ERA over his previous 14 starts and had allowed two earned runs or fewer in eight consecutive outings.
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Francisco Lindor remained one home run short of 300 for his career after going 2-for-5 with a double, and the Mets were scheduled to retire Hall of Famer Carlos Beltrán’s No. 15 jersey before Saturday’s game.
The New York Mets snapped a five-game losing streak by defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Friday, with Juan Soto launching a three-run homer and collecting three hits ABC7NY. The win prevented Philadelphia from taking sole possession of the top National League wild-card spot, keeping the Phillies tied with the Chicago Cubs. A night earlier, Aaron Nola had shut out New York 3-0 with seven scoreless innings, briefly giving Philadelphia the edge in the playoff race.
Soto Powers Mets Offense After Thornton's Strong Start
Rookie pitcher Zac Thornton earned the win by throwing six innings for the Mets ABC7NY. Soto's three-run blast in the early innings gave New York the cushion it needed. Closer Dedniel Núñez recorded four outs to earn his second career save and first since July 13, 2024 ABC7NY.
Nola's Shutout Showcases Philadelphia's Turnaround
Aaron Nola delivered a dominant performance on Thursday, allowing just three hits across seven scoreless innings ThatBallsOutTaHere. His strong outing continued an impressive stretch: since carrying a 6.04 ERA on June 29, Nola has posted a 2.92 ERA over his last 14 starts ThatBallsOutTaHere. He has now allowed two earned runs or fewer in eight consecutive outings, proving he can anchor Philadelphia's playoff push.
Phillies Navigate Injuries While Seeking Wild-Card Edge
Philadelphia lost first baseman Jared Young to a head injury during Thursday's game, though initial CT scan results were negative ABC7NY. The Phillies also await the return of left-hander Jesús Luzardo, sidelined by shoulder inflammation. On a brighter note, José Urquidy made his Phillies debut by throwing 4⅔ scoreless innings of bulk relief after the team claimed him off waivers from the Chicago White Sox ABC7NY.
Sosa and Hill Shine Despite Phillies Loss
Third baseman Edmundo Sosa went 3-for-3 with a home run and a double, keeping Philadelphia's bats active ABC7NY. Derek Hill also homered, while Bryson Stott drove in a run with a double. Despite the individual performances, the Mets' balanced attack proved too much, with New York's lineup producing the difference needed to win the tight contest.
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