Mets hold off Phillies for 4-1 victory in Philadelphia

The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 at Citizens Bank Park on July 16, 2026. Francisco Alvarez hit a solo home run in the seventh inning, contributing to the Mets' total. Although Aaron Nola pitched six solid innings for the Phillies, he allowed back-to-back home runs to Brett Baty and Alvarez in the seventh, which extended the Mets' lead. Trea Turner managed to hit a home run for the Phillies in the eighth, but it wasn't enough to turn the game around. The loss leaves the Phillies looking to regroup before their next game.

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