The Philadelphia Phillies surged back to first place in the National League East following a commanding 10-2 victory against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. The game began with a quiet first half, where the Phillies initially led 2-0 after a couple of singles in the fourth. However, the Mets responded with back-to-back home runs in the sixth, leveling the game at two apiece, thanks to Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil's powerful swings off Taijuan Walker.

The turning point came in the seventh inning when the Phillies unleashed a remarkable offensive display, scoring six runs. The inning started explosively with five consecutive hits against Mets reliever Reed Garrett, featuring doubles from Trea Turner and Brandon Marsh. A series of crucial hits followed, including an RBI single from Alec Bohm and a subsequent scoring play that saw J.T. Realmuto and Nick Castellanos slide home in an entertaining fashion. The Phillies capped off their scoring with a two-run homer from Castellanos in the eighth, solidifying their position at the top of the division after a challenging month.

The Mets, meanwhile, find themselves in a slump, having lost seven straight games, a worrying trend for the team as they face adversity. Francisco Lindor acknowledged the struggle, noting the need to navigate through this tough period quickly. Both teams will clash again on Saturday as the Phillies aim for a fourth straight win, while the Mets seek to halt their downward spiral.