Mets secure 4-1 victory over Phillies with impressive home runs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 1:34 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The New York Mets opened the second half of the season with a 4-1 win against the Philadelphia Phillies on July 16. Christian Scott delivered a strong performance, allowing only three hits and striking out seven batters without issuing any walks. The Mets tallied three home runs, including solo shots from Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez. Despite a late home run from Trea Turner, the Mets secured the win with an insurance run in the ninth. The team now faces an unusual day off before sending Sean Manaea to the mound for the next game.
- •Mets improve to 1-0 in the second half of the season
- •Christian Scott pitched six strong innings with seven strikeouts
- •Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez hit home runs in the seventh
- •Trea Turner hit a solo homer in the eighth for Philadelphia
- •Mets next game against Phillies features Sean Manaea as starting pitcher
- 1:34 AMYahoo Sports — Mets Beat Phils, 4-1, With HR Power Plus Strong Scott Start
"The New York Mets got a solid win over the Phillies to get their second half off to a good start.
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