Herro, Zero and the inside full pitch from the Mets' 7-2 win over the Phillies in Game 3 of the National League at Citi Field on Tuesday night:
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Sean Manaea outperformed Aaron Nola, confounding the Phillies by giving up one run over seven innings, and the Mets' second-half ace established himself as an ace in the playoffs.
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Phillies pitcher Jose Alvarado faced five batters in the seventh inning and allowed three to reach.
Jose Luis pulled back before allowing Jose Iglesias a two-run hit.
The unsung hero
The Mets' gloves deserve praise.
Mark Vientos speared Alec Bohm's ground ball to the third base line and pitched from foul territory with one out in the second inning, but two innings later, Bohm was robbed again by Tyron Taylor, who struck out with his bare hands. He blew up the wall and fired a rocket at Francisco. Lindor applied a nifty tag at second base.
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With two outs, the Mets extended their lead with big hits from Jesse Winker, Starling Marte, Iglesias, and Francisco Lindor.
quote of the day
“That game was for her.”
— Sean Manaea dropped off jewelry after learning of his aunt's death Tuesday morning.
