Phillies Extend NL East Lead Over Mets With Fourth Straight Win

The Philadelphia Phillies currently lead the NL East with a 69-49 record and have extended their winning streak to four games, recently sweeping the Texas Rangers and pulling ahead of the New York Mets by 5.5 games. Kyle Schwarber, leading the NL with 42 home runs, played a key role in their recent 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds, who remain competitive in the NL Wild Card race. The Phillies continue their road trip against the Reds, with pitchers Taijuan Walker and Andrew Abbott expected to face off in their next matchup. Meanwhile, the Mets are struggling with a seven-game losing streak and sit second in the division at 63-55, needing to win at least 29 of their remaining 44 games to have a shot at overtaking the Phillies. Despite their challenges, the Mets remain in second place but face significant hurdles to catch the division leaders. Cincinnati holds a 62-57 record and is fighting for playoff positioning, adding further competition to the division race.