The Good Phight · Apr 23, 2025
Rotten Apples: Mets 4, Phillies 3
The Mets completed the sweep against the Phillies in walk-off fashion, extending their lead in the NL East to 5 games.
It’s worth saying that it wasn’t Zack Wheeler’s best start by far, but he got them through the first six innings in a position to win the game. His nine strikeouts on the day gives him an even 50 on the season so far.
Wheeler Dealer pic.twitter.com/ITJGLeFGj1
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) April 23, 2025 Despite great outings by both Strahm and Alvarado in this game, the bullpen woes continue to haunt this team. With no real closer on the roster, it’s become a toss up to see who can — or can’t — get three outs at the end of the game without giving up runs.