Overview

• The Mets have dropped seven straight games, marking their longest losing streak since June 2023.
• Friday’s 10-2 defeat saw a six-run seventh inning propel the Phillies into sole possession of first place in the NL East.
• New York’s rotation is hobbled by injuries to Senga, Megill and Kranick, prompting plans to summon Frankie Montas for next week’s start.
• Key bats have gone cold with Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso combining for a .171 average and stranding 43 runners during the skid.
• Philadelphia has won eight of nine games, highlighted by a viral double-slide by Nick Castellanos and J.T. Realmuto that underscored their surge.