Playoff atmosphere awaits Mets, Phillies in New York
For the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday night's fundamentally sound victory over the National League East-leading New York Mets further solidified the internal belief they're a playoff-caliber team.
The Mets felt the same way even in a rare defeat.
The Phillies will look to lock up a series winSaturday night when they visit the Mets in the middle game of a three-game series between the rivals.
Aaron Nola (8-8, 3.17 ERA)