NEW YORK -- A rough fifth inning spoiled Corey Oswalt's positive performance in only his third Major League start. The 24-year-old threw six innings, giving up one hit and three earned runs while striking out seven, but ultimately earned a 3-1 loss against the Phillies on Monday night in the nightcap of the Mets' doubleheader at Citi Field.
After facing the minimum through four innings, Oswalt walked the first two Phillies batters to start the fifth. He retired the next two and intentionally walked Maikel Franco to face Phillies right-handed pitcher Aaron Nola at the bottom of the order.