A split in Truist Field wasn’t the worst possible outcome for the Phillies, even if the series finale left a bad taste in their mouths. (Maybe we should try using an opener for Dylan Covey again.) The Phillis’ tour against division rivals will continue as the Phillies head up the East coast to take on another 2022 playoff team that has yet to find their footing in 2023.
New York Mets
Record: 27-27, Third place in National League East (5.5 games back)
The manager
Last year at this time, everyone was praising Buck Showalter for getting the Mets into first place.