The Mets only needed two games to earn their first series win against the Phillies this season, beating Philadelphia 4-1 tonight at Citi Field. Though not always a breeze, the Mets won in large part thanks to a rare quality start.
For only the third time this season, Carlos Carrasco kicked off the game with a scoreless first inning. And for the billionth time this season, the Mets offense put up a scoreless first inning of their own, scuffling against Phillies’ starter Aaron Nola.
The Phillies tallied the scoreboard first thanks to a solo home run from ninth-place hitter Edmundo Sosa in the top of the third.