After a thrilling, ninth-inning comeback against the Brewers on Thursday night, the Mets have a date in Philadelphia.
New York was held scoreless for eight innings. In the ninth, they trailed 2-0 and were down to their final two outs. But a three-run home run by Pete Alonso gave them the lead, and they tacked on an insurance run.
Final score: Mets 4 - Brewers 2.
Earlier this season, On Pattison took a look at the odd Phillies/Mets rivalry. The two teams have produced a slew of memorable moments, but they are rarely World Series contenders in the same year.
2024 will be different.
This rivalry is about to intensify.
To start getting ready, check out the rivalry article above, this look at the 2024 Phillies/Mets regular season games, and the stats for Phillies hitters and pitchers against the Metropolitans.
Then buckle up for a wild series.