Noah Syndergaard’s complete game didn’t need nine innings Wednesday.
The stud rookie turned Citi Field into his personal sandlot, with the kind of all-around performance that should have left the Mets wondering if he can play third base between pitching assignments.
Syndergaard’s 7 1/3 shutout innings and 3-for-3 afternoon at the plate – which included the first home run by a Mets pitcher in three years – led a 7-0 demolition of the Phillies to complete a three-game sweep.
The Mets (27-21) can savor their day off before beginning a three-game series at home against the Marlins on Friday.