NEW YORK - The bit of momentum built by the Phillies a week and a half ago officially dissipated Wednesday with a 7-0 loss to the Mets at Citi Field.
The Phillies departed for their 10-day road trip riding a five-game winning streak. They return home as losers of four straight and seven of their last nine.
The Phillies (19-30) are off to their worst start since 2000, when they finished 16 wins shy of a .500 record. Manager Ryne Sandberg said a four-game losing streak was not the way he wanted to finish the road trip, especially after opening it with a win.