Morning Briefing: Mets Split Doubleheader, Win Another Series

Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Good morning, Mets fans!

The Mets (20-10) split a doubleheader with the Phillies (12-16) on Sunday, taking the second game by a score of 6-1 after falling in the opener, 3-2. Max Scherzer started the first game, and it was clear he did not have his best stuff. Despite giving up three earned runs on ten hits (seven of which had exit velocities under 80 mph), Scherzer was able to put together a quality start, lasting six innings and punching out seven. However, the New York bats were not (yet) hot, and were able to muster only a couple of runs, via a James McCann RBI groundout and a Francisco Lindor double.

However, game two saw a much better approach by the Metsies. A well-rounded game led to a doubleheader split and a series win over the Phillies. Pete Alonso provided all the offense the Mets needed. In the first inning, Alonso hit his sixth homer of the year, a two-run shot bringing in Lindor. Alonso did it again in the sixth inning, this time a 426-foot three-run blast, giving the Mets a comfortable lead. Chris Bassitt improved to 4-2, giving the team 5 2/3 innings and allowing just one run. Chasen Shreve, Drew Smith, and Seth Lugo were excellent out of the ‘pen, making it a non-stressful end of the afternoon.

Today, the Mets have an off day, their third in four days after a couple of rainouts. On Tuesday, the Mets welcome the Nationals (10-20) to town for a three-game set.

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