There were a few key at-bats in the Mets' 5-1 win over the Phillies on Tuesday night, but one almost didn't happen.
With the Mets up 3-1 in the seventh inning, and runners on second and first with two outs, the Phillies brought in right-hander Orion Kerkering. Jesse Winker was intentionally walked after getting Kerkering fell behind 2-0. Despite walking the bases loaded, the Phillies needed just one more out to keep the Mets to three runs, and the matchup was better for the Phillies reliever to pitch to right-hander Luis Torrens than the slugging lefty Winker.