Phillies edge Mets 5-4 in close game at Citi Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:23 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 5-4 on June 28, 2026, at Citi Field. Kyle Schwarber's two-run home run in the seventh inning put the Phillies back in the lead after the Mets tied the game in the sixth. The Mets struggled to capitalize on opportunities, failing to support their bullpen effectively. Despite the win, the Mets remain in last place in the National League East.
- •Phillies improve to 5-4 against Mets this season.
- •Kyle Schwarber hits his 30th home run of the year.
- •Jesus Luzardo started for the Phillies but faced challenges in the fifth inning.
- •The Mets tied the game with a home run from A.J. Ewing.
- •Jose Alvarado and the bullpen secured the win despite the Mets' threats.
- 9:23 PMYahoo Sports — That explains it: Phillies 5, Mets 4
"The Mets showed why they’re a last place team
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