Phillies Beat Mets 12-2, End Streak

The Philadelphia Phillies faced a setback against the New York Mets, losing 6-3, despite Nick Castellanos hitting a solo home run, marking his 22nd of the season. The game saw struggles from Phillies pitchers José Ruiz and Orion Kerkering, with Kerkering allowing three earned runs in the seventh inning after a series of walks and a key hit from Francisco Alvarez. Kyle Schwarber also contributed with his 15th leadoff home run, adding to his record for the most in MLB history. The Phillies' recent performance has been inconsistent, as they aim for a division title not achieved since 2011. Meanwhile, the Mets, though suffering a loss, maintained their lead in the wild card race despite being without star player Francisco Lindor. The teams are poised for a critical series ahead as they vie for playoff positions.