Citi Field rocked tonight as the Mets swept the Phillies 7-4 in a 3-game series. Francisco Lindor’s 3-run homer in the 6th—his 5th—flipped a 4-3 deficit; 36,000 roared. Sean Manaea’s 7 innings, 9 Ks held Philly; bullpen locked it. NYC’s team—9-3, NL East lead grows. Queens’ pride—spring fever hits.
Philly led early—Schwarber’s 2-run shot stung in 2nd. Mets’ 5th tied it—Nimmo’s double scored Marte. Lindor’s 412-foot blast off Suárez—game-changer; Alonso’s RBI iced it. ‘Sweet Caroline’ in 8th—fans belted loud. Series sweep—first since ‘22.
It’s not flawless—bullpen’s 2 walks in 8th; nerves hit. Philly’s 14 hits—Mets bent, didn’t break. Critics say early wins mislead—9-3 disagrees. Post-game, Flushing buzzed—7 train rocked. Braves next—Mets roll.
Lindor’s 29—MVP buzz? Manaea’s 31—ace reborn. NYC cheered; Philly sulked. Mets’ night—sweep city.