Mets, Phils tied as showdown starts tonight

 
The Mets face the Phillies in New York tonight in a showdown for first place in the NL East. The teams are tied for the top spot. [link]

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Mets, Phils tied as showdown starts tonight
The Mets face the Phillies in New York tonight in a showdown for first place in the NL East. The teams are tied for the top spot.