The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a disappointing loss to the New York Mets on Friday night, despite their commanding lead in the NL East. With only 15 games left to play, it seems highly unlikely that the Mets will be able to replicate the miraculous comeback of the 2007 Phillies. The Phillies are on track to win their first division title since 2011 and have a 99.4 percent chance of making it to the postseason, according to FanGraphs.
However, this blowout loss was still frustrating for the Phillies. Catcher J.T. Realmuto expressed his disappointment, stating that every game is magnified at this point in the season and losing in such a manner is never fun.
Although this series may not have any impact on the NL East standings, it could serve as a preview for a potential postseason matchup between these two rivals. The Phillies and Mets have never faced each other in the playoffs before, but there is a possibility they could meet in either the NL Wild Card Series or NL Division Series.
Pitcher Aaron Nola acknowledged that the Mets are playing well and praised their ability to come through with timely hits rather than relying solely on home runs. Nola had a rough outing himself, allowing six runs in just over four innings.
Despite his recent struggles, Nola remains confident and focused on finishing strong before his next start against Milwaukee. Manager Rob Thomson also expressed confidence in Nola’s ability to bounce back based on his past performances in October.
while this loss may be frustrating for the Phillies, they remain poised for postseason success as they continue their quest for an NL East title.
