Mets Break Seven-Game Skid with 6-2 Victory Over Phillies

The New York Mets snapped a challenging seven-game losing streak with a decisive 6-2 victory against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on Saturday evening. This win marks the first for interim manager Andy Green.

Christian Scott, making his return from the injured list, showed resilience in his first start, navigating early trouble and pitching two scoreless innings. However, Bryce Harper put the Phillies ahead in the third inning with his 43rd career home run against the Mets, a two-run shot. Scott's performance was otherwise strong, allowing only those two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out six over four-plus innings.

The Mets' offense, which had been struggling, ignited in the sixth inning. Back-to-back singles from Juan Soto and Bo Bichette set the stage for Francisco Lindor, who tied the game with a triple. After subsequent walks, A.J. Ewing delivered a game-changing two-run single through the infield. Soto further extended the lead in the seventh with a triple, and Bichette added an RBI with a sacrifice fly. Ewing was named Game MVP for his pivotal hit.

The Mets' bullpen effectively closed out the game, with four relievers combining to secure the final 14 outs. Weaver continued his impressive streak with 23 consecutive scoreless innings. The Mets and Phillies are scheduled to conclude their three-game series on Sunday afternoon, with the Mets yet to announce their starting pitcher.