Ten years ago, the Mets and the Phillies were rivals fighting for dominance at the top of the division. The apex came in 2007 when the Mets infamously collapsed in September to give Philadelphia the NL East. Once again they fought for the crown in 2008, with Philadelphia winning it.
Since then, the two haven’t felt like real rivals as they haven’t been on equal standing for much of the last decade. Things are changing this year now that both teams are back at the top of the division.
Last week, Mets reliever Jacob Rhame threw pitches at Rhys Hoskins in the ninth inning of a nine-run game in retaliation for two Mets hitters getting hit the night prior.