Mets top Phillies 4-1 with two homers from Francisco Alvarez
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 8:27 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Francisco Alvarez hit two home runs as the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on July 17. The game, played under hazy skies due to nearby wildfires, featured three solo homers from the Mets and solid pitching by Christian Scott, who threw 5 2/3 shutout innings. Brett Baty also went deep for New York, while Trea Turner homered for Philadelphia in the eighth. Juan Soto left the game in the eighth with calf soreness but is expected to return this weekend. The Mets and Phillies continue their series on Saturday.
- •Francisco Alvarez hit two home runs in the win.
- •Christian Scott pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings for the Mets.
- •Brett Baty also contributed a home run for New York.
- •Trea Turner homered for Philadelphia in the eighth inning.
- •Mets continue the series against the Phillies on Saturday.
- 8:27 AMYahoo Sports — Francisco Alvarez homers twice as Mets beat Phillies 4-1 under smoky sky
"The start time was pushed up an hour and the teams played under a hazy sky with diminishing air quality because of smoke that moved into the region from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota.
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