Phillies defeat Mets 7-2 in final home game of the season

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 7-2 in New York on September 20, 2026. The Mets struggled with their offense against pitcher Cristopher Sanchez, who allowed only two runs and struck out six batters. New York's Jonah Tong had a rough outing, conceding four runs and suffering an injury during the game. Bo Bichette's solo home run in the sixth inning was one of the few bright spots for the Mets, who briefly cut the deficit to 4-2 before the Phillies widened the lead with a three-run triple in the eighth inning. The Mets will have a day off before starting a three-game road series against the Texas Rangers.

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