PHILADELPHIA -- Asked about the Phillies' week against the Mets, Jeff Francoeur just shook his head.
The Mets beat the Phillies in 13 innings Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park, 9-5, to complete the four-game sweep. It was the first time the Mets had swept the Phillies in a four-game series in Philadelphia since Sept. 6-9, 2002. The Phillies have lost nine consecutive games to New York, which is their longest skid against the Mets since a 10-game losing streak from Sept. 19, 1971, to June 28, 1972.
The Phillies also have lost 13 of their last 14 games to the Mets, and 23 of their last 28.