Brandon Nimmo hit the tie-breaking homer within the third inning and completed with three RBIs Thursday night time for the red-hot New York Mets, who beat the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 10-6 within the opener of a four-game sequence between the Nationwide League East rivals.
Mark Vientos and Pete Alonso hit back-to-back homers within the first inning and Francisco Alvarez hit a three-run shot within the fourth for the Mets (85-68), who scored no less than 10 runs for a 3rd straight sport for the primary time in franchise historical past. New York routed the Washington Nationals 10-1 on Tuesday night time earlier than incomes a 10-0 win Wednesday night time.
Vientos had two RBIs whereas Luisangel Acuna laced a run-scoring triple within the seventh because the Mets remained tied with the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final two NL wild-card spots. The 2 groups are two video games forward of the Atlanta Braves.
Jose Iglesias and Harrison Bader had two hits apiece.
Trea Turner briefly tied the sport by hitting a two-run homer within the prime of the third whereas Bryce Harper had a two-run double for the NL East-leading Phillies (91-62), who missed an opportunity to clinch a playoff berth. Brandon Marsh and Kyle Schwarber had an RBI apiece.
Luis Severino (11-6) earned the win for the Mets after permitting three runs on 5 hits and two walks whereas putting out seven over six innings. The Phillies scored thrice within the seventh towards Danny Younger earlier than Reed Garrett, Ryne Stanek and Edwin Diaz restricted Philadelphia to at least one hit over the ultimate 2 2/3 frames.
Taijuan Walker (3-7) took the loss after giving up eight runs on six hits and three walks over 3 1/3 innings. The previous Mets hurler, who made his first begin since Aug. 28, gave up all 4 New York homers, together with Nimmo’s blast simply six pitches into the third inning.
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