New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies Picks and Predictions May 14th 2024

Philly Pulls Off a Nail-Biter Against the Mets Despite Being Down a Few Key Players

So, the Philadelphia Phillies, even without heavy hitters like Trea Turner, J.T. Realmuto, and Kyle Schwarber, pulled off something pretty epic last night. They clinched an edge-of-your-seat, extra-innings win over the New York Mets. Final score? 5-4, Phillies. Yep, they’re holding strong with the best record in the majors at 29-13. Pretty slick, right?

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Ninth Inning: Where the Magic Started

Just when things were looking grim, Bryson Stott stepped up and delivered a game-changing homer against the Mets’ closer, Edwin Diaz. Then, Kody Clemens, pinch-hitting for Edmundo Sosa, kept the fire burning with a key single. Talk about clutch! The drama peaked when Alec Bohm got hit by a pitch with bases loaded, tying the game and pushing it into extra innings. Can you believe it?

Tenth Inning: The Heroic Finish

Fast forward to the tenth, Bryce Harper kicked off as the automatic runner, hustling his way to third thanks to a wild pitch from Sean Reid-Foley. With Nick Castellanos walking to load the corners, Bryson Stott came back to be the hero with a sac fly to right field, bringing Harper home for the win. Talk about a movie-script ending!

Spotlight on the Pitchers

Looking ahead, the Phillies are set to throw down with the Mets again tonight. Aaron Nola’s taking the mound, and he’s got something to prove after a rough go against the Blue Jays. The Mets are countering with Jose Butto, who’s hoping to turn his luck around against Philly.

From the Dugout

Philly’s manager, Rob Thomson, couldn’t hide his pride. “We just keep winning in all sorts of ways, with everyone stepping up. These guys are fighters, and I couldn’t be prouder,” he said. On the flip side, Mets’ manager Carlos Mendoza is standing by Diaz despite a rocky phase, confident he’ll bounce back.

Looking Ahead

With a couple more games coming up in Philly, the stakes are high. The Phillies aim to keep their lead while the Mets are itching for a comeback. With the Phillies showing they can win no matter the odds, the next games are gonna be must-watch.

Injuries or not, the Phillies are showing the world they’re tough as nails and ready to take on whatever comes their way. Buckle up, because this series is just heating up!