The new reality began on a damp Friday night against the Mets at Citizens Bank Park.
“He was great again,” said manager Rob Thomson. “Got ahead, threw strikes. Got some soft contact. He’s been a horse for us, he really has. He’s been great. The velocity is up. It’s 94 and there’s life on the fastball. Sinker and cutter are really good. And the velocity makes the split that much better.”
Three weeks ago, the Phillies were swept by the Mets at Citi Field. Since then, they’ve gone 14-4. New York, on the other hand, has lost 14 of their last 18. Two walks, a single, an error and a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the first Friday night, however, allowed the Phillies to jump out to an early lead with two unearned runs.With one out, Bryson Stott on third and Alec Bohm on first, Mets manager Buck Showalter brought Josh Walker out of the bullpen to relieve Senga. Brandon Marsh hit up a high pop-up behind the infield that shortstop Francisco Lindor had in his sights. . .
After all, just last year they were the last NL team to qualify for the playoffs and still made it all the way to Game 6 of the World Series.Both teams were openly unhappy with home plate umpire Mike Estabrook’s strike zone Friday night, but Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper was the only players who got ejected.
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