NEW YORK — The Mets punched back in Queens, pushing Philadelphia to the brink of elimination in this National League Division Series showdown between NL East foes.
The Phillies recorded just five hits — all singles — in a letdown 7-2 loss to the Mets in Game 3 on Tuesday evening at Citi Field. Mets starter Sean Manaea, the left-hander who was rocked in Philadelphia in the 2022 playoffs and revitalized his career this season, threw seven hard-fought, scoreless innings. Right-hander Aaron Nola allowed two home runs for the Phillies, and their bullpen allowed four inherited runners to score.