Mets snap losing streak with 6-2 win over Phillies

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Mets snap losing streak with 6-2 win over Phillies
Summary

The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday at Citi Field, ending their seven-game losing streak. Francisco Lindor tied the game with a two-run triple in the sixth inning, and Juan Soto added an RBI triple later in the inning to help secure the victory. Interim manager Andy Green earned his first win since taking over. The game was tied 2-2 after Bryce Harper's two-run homer for the Phillies, but the Mets pulled ahead with a three-run rally. This game evened the series at one game apiece, with the final game scheduled for Sunday.

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  • Lindor and Soto both hit pivotal triples for the Mets.
  • Mets scored four runs in the sixth inning to take control.
  • Christian Scott returned from injury, pitching effectively.
  • The win is Andy Green's first as interim manager.
  • The series finale is set for Sunday afternoon.
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  • 12:44 AMYahoo SportsTriples by Lindor and Soto lead Mets past Phillies 6-2 to snap 7-game skid and give Green 1st win
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  • 12:19 AMYahoo SportsMets Finally Break Seven-Game Losing Streak With 6-2 Win Over Phillies To Even Series
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Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto each hit a pivotal triple as the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak. Interim manager Andy Green earned his first win for the last-place Mets, who fired Carlos Mendoza on Friday. New York is 35-48 and entered Saturday 10 games out of the final NL wild-card spot. Lindor tied the game with a two-run triple off bulk reliever Alan Rangel (0-1) in the sixth inning.

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NEW YORK — Game No. 2 of the Andy Green era was going similarly to the first, and to most of the games the New York Mets had played this season, until Francisco Lindor reminded all of Citi Field why he’s been missed this season. The Mets’ shortstop, playing in only his third game back since returning from a calf strain, hit a game-tying, two-run triple off Philadelphia Phillies right-hander ...

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The New York Mets had Soto and Lindor in the lineup at the same time, and it showed.

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