PHILADELPHIA — Rhys Hoskins became the seventh-fastest player to hit 50 career home runs and the Philadelphia Phillies kept pace in the National League East with a 4-0 victory over the Mets on Wednesday night.
With the loss, the Mets (70-82) were assured of a second consecutive losing season.
Zach Eflin and five relievers combined on a six-hitter and Odubel Herrera added a two-run homer for the Phillies, who stayed five and a half games behind Atlanta. The Braves’ magic number to clinch the division is six.
But seven of Philadelphia’s final 11 games are against the Braves, including a four-game series beginning Thursday night in Atlanta.