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Mets’ miracle rally ratchets up heat on Joe Girardi, Phillies

That amazin’ Mets comeback may be very bad news for a former Yankee.

The Mets scored seven runs in the top of the ninth to stun the Phillies, 8-7, on Thursday night in Philadelphia. But while they were celebrating the latest highlight of the rollicking Buck Showalter era, it sure felt like Joe Girardi moved one step closer to the door.

The Phillies have been a flop so far this season after a winter spending spree. And a collapse like this won’t help.

“I’ve had some playoff losses that were pretty tough.