The Philadelphia Phillies emerged victorious in the opening game of Major League Baseball’s London Series against the New York Mets, with a final score of 7-2 at London Stadium. The key moment of the game came in the explosive fourth inning when the Phillies scored six runs, leading to the Mets’ starting pitcher Sean Manaea being replaced.
At the time, the Mets were leading 1-0 when Phillies first baseman Harper hit a solo home run and celebrated with a knee slide. Whit Merrifield then extended the lead with a three-run homer, followed by singles from Edmundo Sosa and Kyle Schwarber to make it 6-1. Despite Mets manager Carlos Mendoza replacing Manaea with reliever Sean Reid-Foley, the Mets were unable to mount a comeback.
The victory marked the seventh win in eight games for the Phillies, while the Mets saw their three-game winning streak come to an end. This London Series is the third of its kind, following matchups between the New York Yankees and Chicago Red Sox in 2019, as well as the Chicago Cubs and St Louis Cardinals in 2023. The two teams will meet again at West Ham’s London Stadium on Sunday for the second game of the series, with