Mets Defeat Phillies in NLDS Game 1

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a disappointing 6-2 loss to the New York Mets in Game 1 of the NLDS, largely due to a late-inning collapse of their bullpen, despite a strong performance from pitcher Zack Wheeler. Moving forward to Game 2, the Phillies will be without third baseman Alec Bohm, who has struggled since returning from injury, and will replace him with Edmundo Sosa. The Phillies' offense has been underwhelming, with key players like Bryce Harper and Trea Turner failing to produce, leading to concerns about their hitting performance in crucial moments. Additionally, players on both teams cited the challenging visibility due to shadows at Citizens Bank Park as a factor in their difficulties at the plate. As the Phillies prepare for a must-win Game 2, the effectiveness of rookie pitcher Cristopher Sánchez will be critical, and the team will need to improve their at-bats to avoid falling further behind in the series.