Philadelphia Phillies shut out New York Mets 3-0 at Citi Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 1:58 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

The New York Mets lost 3-0 to the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on September 17. Mets pitcher Nolan McLean allowed one run in six innings but was outmatched by Aaron Nola, who held New York hitless for five innings. Philadelphia scored two insurance runs in the seventh and eighth, with a key error by Francisco Alvarez contributing to the second run. The Mets could not capitalize on scoring opportunities throughout the game. The teams continue their four-game series on September 18.
- •Mets manage only four hits against Phillies' pitching
- •Nolan McLean throws six innings with one run allowed
- •Aaron Nola pitches seven scoreless innings
- •Phillies score runs on a sacrifice fly and error
- •Teams meet again on September 18
- 1:58 AMYahoo Sports — Mets' offense stymied by Aaron Nola and Phillies in 3-0 loss
"The Mets lost to the Phillies at Citi Field on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series.
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