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Mets Swept in Philly as Skid Hits Six, Wild Card Cushion Shrinks to 1.5 Games

Manager Carlos Mendoza accepts blame for the slide heading into Jacob deGrom's return to Citi Field.

Sep 11, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (64) jogs back to the dugout after a pitching change during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 9: Sean Manaea #59 of the New York Mets looks on after allowing a solo home run to Otto Kemp #4 of the Philadelphia Phillies in the bottom of the second inning at Citizens Bank Park on September 9, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Mets 9-3.
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Overview

  • Philadelphia finished a four-game sweep with a 6-4 comeback, as New York followed a four-run first inning by recording 25 straight outs while Jesús Luzardo retired his final 22 batters.
  • The Mets fell to 76-71 with a six-game losing streak, holding a 1.5-game edge for the final NL Wild Card spot and sitting 11 games back in the East with roughly 15 games left.
  • Mendoza said, “I’m responsible. I’m the manager. It’s my job to get these guys going,” after Thursday’s defeat.
  • Relief issues resurfaced when Reed Garrett surrendered the go-ahead run in the sixth, compounding strain from inconsistent starts and exposing the bullpen late.
  • Opta Stats noted the Mets are the only modern-era team to score four or more in the first inning, then have no baserunners the rest of the game, and lose; next up is Texas at Citi Field with Jacob deGrom scheduled to face rookie Jonah Tong.