Mets drop rubber game to Phillies, 5-4, in bullpen struggle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:11 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The New York Mets lost 5-4 to the Philadelphia Phillies in the final game of their series on June 28. Kodai Senga made his bullpen debut but struggled, allowing a two-run homer by Kyle Schwarber that gave the Phillies the lead late in the game. The Mets had opportunities but left 14 runners on base. Their previous rally had tied the game after a pinch-hit homer from A.J. Ewing. New York will face the Toronto Blue Jays next, with Sean Manaea slated as the starting pitcher.
- •Mets led 4-3 before conceding two runs to Phillies in the sixth.
- •Senga's bullpen debut saw him give up three runs in the sixth inning.
- •Mets left 14 runners on base during the game.
- •A.J. Ewing's pinch-hit homer tied the game before the late runs.
- •Mets travel to face Blue Jays with Manaea set to pitch.
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Mets Drop Rubber Game to Phillies, 5-4, As Senga Blows It In His Bullpen Debut
"The New York Mets had a chance to get a rare series win against the Phillies today, but Kodai Senga had other plans.
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