The Philadelphia Phillies surged past the slumping New York Mets into first place in the NL East with a 10-2 victory.

The New York Mets (45-30) visit the Philadelphia Phillies (45-30) on Friday as the NL East co-leaders start a 3-game series. First pitch from Citizens Bank Park is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Mets vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Trea Turner's RBI double snapped a tie and sparked a six-run seventh inning for the Philadelphia Phillies, who completed their surge into first place in the National League East by beating the reeling New York Mets 10-2 in the opener of a three-game series Friday.

The sting of a seventh straight loss lingered in a quiet New York Mets clubhouse as Francisco Lindor tried to explain a poor stretch and his role navigating the ugly streak as a team leader. Lindor, the star shortstop who doubles as something of a de facto captain,

The losses are piling up now for the Mets, seven in a row, more than they’ve had at any point over the last two calendar years. Their 10-2 defeat at the hands of the Phillies on Friday knocked them ou

The New York Mets dropped their seventh straight game on Friday, falling 10-2 to the Philadelphia Phillies in a blowout that ended their hold atop the NL East. Mets’ starting pitching faltered in the seventh,

"For months, the Mets enjoyed the benefits of an uncommonly deep cache of starting pitching depth," Anthony DiComo wrote for MLB.com. "They placed faith in a slew of offseason acquisitions and mostly succeeded in keeping them healthy. That depth is now being depleted at a rapid rate."

The New York Mets have been waiting all season for Frankie Montas to make his 2025 debut, but the wait is almost over.

Frankie Montas has yet to debut with the New York Mets, but his debut with the team will finally come very soon.

Brandon Nimmo, David Peterson, and Edwin Diaz all deserve a chance to represent the Mets on the 2025 All-Star Team.

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Here are five things to watch and predictions as the Mets and Phillies play a three-game series in Philadelphia.