The Mets washed away the disappointment of their series against the Giants with a nervy 8-6 victory against the Phillies Friday night in Queens. The Mets knocked around Phillies starting pitcher Bailey Falter for seven runs in the first four innings, three of which driven in by Pete Alonso, who set the franchise record for most RBI before Memorial Day with 45. With Carlos Carrasco cruising through the Phillies lineup, the 7-0 lead and a series-opening victory looked safe.
And then the sixth inning happened. Four straight soft hits scored the first two runs for the visitors, and after Carrasco gave up an RBI groundout and walk, Chasen Shreve relieved Carrasco with two on and two outs.