The Mets had a great opening series against the Nationals, with fantastic pitching, a powerful offensive force, and other than the in the last game, a stable bullpen. So the Mets looked to head into Philadelphia and give the fight to another divisional opponent, especially one poised to be much more competitive than the Nationals. The Phillies made some considerable offensive improvements in the offseason, signing both Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber, but these additions were defensive subtractions. The Mets looked to show they could best the offensive juggernaut by picking on their pitching and defense.
Injuries and a bullpen implosion lose a game for the Mets
