Though the Mets consistently dangled today's series finale in front of the Phillies, they always seemed to amass the offense to put it just out of reach. Following their victory, Mets starter Bartolo Colon made a statement.
Bartolo Colon dedicated today's win to all the mothers out there. Bartolo Colon is the best.
— Jared Diamond (@jareddiamond) May 10, 2015
"Thank you," the world's matriarchs replied, their days not ruined from seeing a last place team surprise and overwhelm the lovable Mets. But of course, Mother's Day in baseball means two things: Pink bats and interviews with players' moms, and truly, the Phillies knew what exactly what all mothers out at Citizens Bank Park today wanted.