Mets’ dominant pitching quiets Phillies’ bats again for impressive win to push streak to six

New York Post - 04:47
The Mets have taken a step up in competition and have kept on rolling, sealing a series victory over the Phillies with a well-played 5-1 win in front of 36,468 on Tuesday at Citi Field.

What turned out to be a gorgeous night for baseball hinted that the worst of the cold is over.

The winter jackets were left at home and cameras were out for the sunset. But as the weather changes and the sample size grows, there have been no signs yet of the Mets pitching staff giving in to the whims of a long season: Their hot start only got hotter.

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