The New York Mets finally got into the win the column for the first time in more than 2 weeks besting the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on a Mark Vientos' single in the 8th inning. Tonight's triumph snapped a 12-game losing streak.
Perhaps the Mets got a lift from the returning Juan Soto. Unfortunately, Francisco Lindor left the game with a calf injury.
But they'll take the W.
Because the Philadelphia Phillies haven't been a winning a lot of games either. The Phillies extended their losing skid to 8 games falling to the Chicago Cubs 7-2. Conversely, the Cubs are enjoying an 8-game winning streak.
The Phillies aren't hitting, pitching or catching the ball. The sorts of things a team needs to do to win ballgames. What jumps out at me is Trea Turner batting .235. That's nearly 70 points below what he hit a year ago to win the NL batting title.
Well, perhaps misery loves company. Both the Mets and Phillies have identical records of 8-16 and are both 8½ games back of the Atlanta Braves in the NL East. Not to mention both are looking up at the Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins.
There is still time to dig out of the hole. But if things don't start changing soon, Mets and Phillies fans will be more interested in watching a wrestling match between Mr. Met and the Phillie Phanatic.
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