Mets Fans Hold Breath as Phillies Series Heats Up. The New York Mets are gearing up for a crucial matchup with their National League East rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies, as the two teams face off in the second installment of their weekend series on Saturday. Following a thrilling opening game, the pressure is on for the Mets to bounce back and prove their mettle against a Phillies team that has been a thorn in their side all season. With the playoff picture still very much up in the air, every win counts, and the Mets will be looking to capitalize on any momentum they can gain from a successful outing against their divisional foes.
The lowly Mets will continue their weekend series with the Phillies on Saturday.
