The challenges keep coming for the Mets, who go from barely escaping a three-game sweep at the hands of the Atlanta Braves to a home-and-home four-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies, who just happen to have the best record in the majors at 28-13.
Did anyone have the Phillies as possibly the best team in baseball in 2024?
They established themselves as championship contenders the last two seasons, but they’re playing at a higher level so far this year, combining excellent starting pitching with a deep bullpen and a dynamic offense.
They have had a relatively easy schedule, so it may be premature to think they’re better than the Dodgers or Braves.