When I write my series previews, I tend to focus on a player on the opposing team who is struggling. For instance, last Friday, I talked about Josh Bell’s second half slump. He then went on to hit a home run that night. When I previewed the series against the Mets, I similarly pointed out that Todd Frazier had been ice cold lately. In response, he decided to do even better than Bell and hit two home runs, leading the Mets to an 11-5 win over the Phillies.
Believe it or not, the game began as a pitcher’s duel between Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler.