Mets victory over Phillies/ Mets beat Phillies/ Mets game highlights/ Newslooks/ PHILADELPHIA/ Francisco Alvarez, Brandon Nimmo, and Harrison Bader hit three-run homers as the New York Mets routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-3 on Friday night. Jose Quintana pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing just three hits, as the Mets earned their 12th win in 14 games. Philadelphia’s Aaron Nola struggled, giving up six runs, while the Mets’ power surge kept them in the wild card hunt.
Mets Power Past Phillies: Quick Looks
- Three-Run Homers: Francisco Alvarez, Brandon Nimmo, and Harrison Bader each hit three-run homers, fueling the Mets’ offensive explosion.
- Pitching Gem: Jose Quintana tossed seven shutout innings, giving up just three hits and striking out four.
- Nola’s Struggles: Phillies’ Aaron Nola allowed six runs in 4 1/3 innings, as the Mets handed him his eighth loss of the season.
- Alonso Adds to the Total: Pete Alonso also homered in the ninth off Phillies’ infielder Kody Clemens, his first time allowing a home run in 12 pitching appearances.
Alvarez, Nimmo, Bader Power Mets to 11-3 Victory Over Phillies
Deep Look
The New York Mets powered past the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night with a dominant 11-3 win, marking their 12th victory in their last 14 games. The offensive charge was led by Francisco Alvarez, Brandon Nimmo, and Harrison Bader, who each hit three-run home runs, while Jose Quintana delivered a stellar performance on the mound.
Quintana (9-9) was outstanding, throwing seven shutout innings, allowing just three hits and striking out four. The left-hander kept the Phillies‘ potent lineup at bay, throwing 62 of his 94 pitches for strikes. “Especially when you face a lineup like that, you need to be ahead,” Quintana said. “I’m really happy how my stuff has been working.”
The Mets’ offense broke through in the fifth inning against Phillies’ starter Aaron Nola (12-8), who had been cruising with no hits allowed through four innings. Francisco Alvarez got the Mets on the board with a three-run homer, his second in just three at-bats. “He was locating the ball well; we were just looking for the mistake,” Alvarez said, adding that he stayed “inside the ball” to drive the hanging curveball over the left-field foul pole.
Moments later, Brandon Nimmo followed with another three-run shot, also off a curveball from Nola, giving the Mets a commanding lead. A young Mets fan ended up with the ball after a Phillies fan chose not to throw it back, sparing the souvenir.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza praised the team’s recent play, noting their ability to capitalize on opportunities. “We’re playing well,” Mendoza said after the game, acknowledging the offensive outburst.
Harrison Bader continued the Mets’ home run barrage in the eighth inning, launching a three-run homer off Tyler Gilbert. Pete Alonso added to the rout with a solo shot in the ninth, which came off Phillies infielder Kody Clemens, making his 12th career pitching appearance. It was the first home run Clemens has allowed in the big leagues. Clemens’ father, legendary pitcher Roger Clemens, gave up 363 homers during his Hall of Fame career.
Philadelphia struggled to mount any significant offense until the ninth inning, when Brandon Marsh hit a three-run homer off Alex Young. Despite the late runs, it was too little, too late for the Phillies, who had entered the game with a three-game winning streak.
The victory for New York came at a crucial time, as they continue their push for the final NL wild card spot. The Mets, now 81-66, remain one game ahead of the Atlanta Braves (80-67) in the wild card race. Philadelphia (88-59), however, still holds a seven-game lead in the NL East despite the loss.
In the midst of the Mets’ strong performance, All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor left the game in the seventh inning with lower back soreness. Manager Mendoza indicated that Lindor’s exit was precautionary and that he likely would have stayed in the game if the score had been closer.
Injuries and Updates:
- The Mets’ bullpen took a hit as reliever Dedniel Núñez was ruled out for the rest of the season with a right flexor injury. Núñez, a rookie with a 2.31 ERA in 25 appearances, will receive a PRP injection to aid recovery.
- For the Phillies, third baseman Alec Bohm and infielder Edmundo Sosa are set to begin rehab assignments on Saturday at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Both have been sidelined with injuries this month.
Up Next: The Mets will look to keep their momentum going on Saturday, with Luis Severino (10-6, 3.74 ERA) taking the mound against Philadelphia’s left-hander Kolby Allard (2-0, 3.50 ERA) in the second game of the three-game series.
