-The Phillies won two in a row over the hapless Mets, coming back from a late 5-2 deficit to beat New York 7-5 . They remain 5 1/2 .games behind the winning Braves in NL East.
I can easily see the Phillies going from a 7-game losing streak to a 7-game winning streak. They need to sweep New York by winning tonight and Thursday afternoon, then seek revenge and sweep the Marlins in Miami this weekend. They go back to Atlanta next week, and if they go in with a 7-game winning streak it will give the Phils momentum.
Maikel Franco continues to surge, hitting another center field home run last night. Scott Kingery led off again and smashed an opposite field homer to cut the Mets' lead to 2-1. The new and improved line-up seems to have done more to rejuvinate the club than Brad Miller's bamboo plant in the clubhouse.
Another reason for the turnaround is New York. They stink. I'm glad they are floundering. I'll be attending the afternoon game on Thursday, the last home game before the All-Star game. I'm sure the stands will be crawling with Met fans. They can't chirp this series, especially if the Phillies sweep them.
Jake Arrieta was bad again last night. Even more reason for GM Matt Klentek to find pitching help before the July 31st trade deadline. You can't count on Arrieta. He is obviously not the same pitcher he was. Aaron Nola is looking better. The trio of Valasquez, Eflin and Pivetta are hot and cold. So pitching will be a priority to help the Phils down the stretch.
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