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The Phillies own a commanding seven game lead over the Mets in the National League East making this probably a must-sweep series for New York if they are still fostering any hopes

The Phillies secured a series win Sunday with a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals, cashing as -241 home favorites as the Under (10) hit. SP Ranger Suárez (7 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 11 K) picked up his 10th win.

The Mets overcame another shaky start from Kodai Senga with a 14-hit attack that saw everyone in the lineup get a hit except Francisco Lindor.

According to reports, the 2026 MLB schedule will be released on Tuesday and it is expected to include a matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and N.Y. Mets at the Field of Dreams in Iowa.

But with Philadelphia's recent loss of franchise ace Zack Wheeler to season-ending surgery, the table is set for the Mets to make a run at the top spot. It could be just one more battle in a long history for the two rivals.