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Amed Rosario's first homer leads Mets over Phillies 7-6

PHILADELPHIA -- Amed Rosario's first career homer was clutch.

Rosario hit a tiebreaking, solo shot leading off the ninth inning, Yoenis Cespedes and Michael Conforto also went deep and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 on Friday night.

"It's a dream come true," Rosario said through a translator.

After Cesar Hernandez hit a tying, solo homer in the eighth off Jerry Blevins, Rosario connected off Phillies closer Hector Neris (4-5) to cap a three-hit night. The rookie shortstop entered the game batting .