The Philadelphia Phillies delivered a commanding performance on Friday, June 20, 2025, defeating the New York Mets 10–2 at Citizens Bank Park in front of a crowd of 44,432. The win not only extended the Phillies’ recent hot streak but also pulled them into sole possession of first place in the National League East, improving their record to 46–30 while dropping the Mets to 45–31.

The game began quietly, with both teams held scoreless through the first three innings. Phillies ace Zack Wheeler took the mound and was in control from the outset. He pitched six strong innings, allowing just two runs on five hits while striking out seven and walking none. Wheeler’s command was sharp, and he kept the Mets’ potent lineup off balance with a mix of fastballs and breaking pitches. His only blemishes came in the sixth inning, when Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil hit back-to-back solo home runs to briefly tie the game at 2–2.

The Phillies had taken a 2–0 lead in the bottom of the fourth. With one out, J.T. Realmuto singled and advanced to third on a Brandon Marsh base hit. Otto Kemp then hit into a fielder’s choice, scoring Nick Castellanos, who had reached earlier. Marsh followed with an RBI single to left, plating Realmuto and giving the Phillies the early edge.

After the Mets tied it in the sixth, the Phillies responded with a massive bottom of the seventh that broke the game wide open. Trea Turner led off with a double, and Alec Bohm followed with a single to right, scoring Turner and moving Kyle Schwarber—who had walked—over to third. Castellanos then singled to center, scoring Schwarber and pushing Bohm to second. Realmuto walked to load the bases, and Bryson Stott delivered the biggest blow of the inning with a bases-clearing double to center field, scoring Bohm, Castellanos, and Realmuto. Castellanos and Realmuto scored in close succession to each other with both sliding across the plate. Stott advanced to third on the throw home. Kemp then grounded into a fielder’s choice, allowing Castellanos to score the sixth run of the inning. By the time the dust settled, the Phillies had turned a 2–2 tie into an 8–2 lead.

The offensive fireworks continued in the bottom of the eighth. After Schwarber reached base, Castellanos capped off his stellar night with a towering two-run homer to center field, his eighth of the season. The 428-foot blast gave him three RBIs on the night and extended the Phillies’ lead to 10–2.

Castellanos finished the game 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBIs, and two runs scored. Stott also had a standout performance, going 2-for-4 with a double and three RBIs. Turner, Bohm, and Marsh each contributed multi-hit games, and the Phillies totaled 13 hits as a team. They went 6-for-15 with runners in scoring position and left seven men on base, showcasing their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

On the mound, Wheeler earned his eighth win of the season, lowering his ERA to 2.76. He was followed by Tanner Banks, who pitched two scoreless innings in relief, striking out three and allowing just two hits. The Phillies’ pitching staff did not issue a single walk all night, a testament to their control and efficiency.

For the Mets, rookie starter Blade Tidwell took the loss, allowing two runs over five innings. The bullpen unraveled in the seventh and eighth innings, with relievers Reed Garrett and Justin Garza combining to allow eight runs. Offensively, the Mets managed just seven hits, with Alonso and McNeil providing the only highlights via their solo home runs. The rest of the lineup struggled to generate any sustained offense, and the team went 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position.

The win was the Phillies’ fourth in their last five games and continued their dominance at home, where they’ve now won 26 of 38 contests. It also marked the third time in the past week that they’ve scored 10 or more runs in a game, a sign that their offense is heating up as the season approaches the halfway mark.

This game also added another chapter to the Phillies-Mets rivalry, which has intensified in recent seasons as both teams have emerged as playoff contenders. With the series continuing over the weekend, the Phillies will look to build on this momentum and further solidify their position atop the division.

Bryson Stott hits a double off the wall in center field to clear the bases, making the score 8-2 in the bottom of the 7th.