Mets top Phillies 6-3 behind Juan Soto's late home run

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Mets top Phillies 6-3 behind Juan Soto's late home run
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The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on September 18, 2026, at Citi Field. Juan Soto broke the game open with a three-run home run in the sixth inning. The Phillies struggled offensively, going 0-5 with runners in scoring position, and their top hitters faltered, combining for just one hit in 18 at-bats. A.J. Ewing and Edmundo Sosa made significant contributions for the Mets and Phillies, respectively. The two teams will face off again in game three of their four-game series.

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  • Mets lead game after two three-run innings from their offense.
  • Juan Soto hits a pivotal three-run home run in the sixth.
  • Phillies fail to capitalize, hitting 0-5 with runners in scoring position.
  • Edmundo Sosa contributes with a home run and two doubles for the Phillies.
  • Next game features Andrew Painter versus Christian Scott.
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  • 2:10 AMYahoo SportsNopener: Mets 6, Phillies 3
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