Neither team played particularly well but it was the Phillies emerged victorious. Jason Vargas was good for Jason Vargas but the Mets’ offense was stymied by Vince Velasquez. The wheels then completely came off in the later innings. Despite the loss the Mets still took the series and now have an off day before welcoming the Brewers to Citi.
Jason Vargas was not awful in his latest start, but the Mets passing on Gio Gonzalez was an epic fail on their part.
The Mets and Jacob Rhame are playing a dangerous game with the Phillies they might not win.