Mets 3, Phillies 1: Victory Lifts Mets Into First Place

 
Carlos Delgado’s two-out, two-run double in the eighth inning snapped a tie and propelled the Mets to a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday afternoon. > [link]

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inGame: Mets 3, Phillies 1

For the first time since April 19, the New York Mets (55-47) have sole possession of first place. The Mets have won four consecutive series against Philadelphia and have a 9-4 record against the Phillies.
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