Two storied National League East rivals will meet in a key weekend series, and adding to the intrigue is that the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets are newly tied for first place. Let's set the scene with the updated National League East standings:

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It’s Friday, June 20 and the Mets (45-30) are in Philadelphia to take on the Phillies (45-30). Blade Tidwell is slated to take the mound for New York against Zack Wheeler for Philadelphia.

Following a season-saving sweep of the Mets by the Atlanta Braves, let's look at some important things we learned

Matt Olson hit a three-run double, Spencer Strider struck out eight in six innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Mets 7-1 to complete a series sweep that extended New York’s season-worst losing stre

In the end, lacking other options, the Mets decided to add Frankie Montas to their rotation. Montas is likely to come off the injured list on June 23, when his 30-day rehab clock expires, and join the rotation at some point early that week.