What a bunch of zeroes.
No, that's not a description of the three-time defending NL East champions -- just jaw-dropping bewilderment over what the Mets accomplished in three games against the Phillies.
The humiliation ended last night with the Phillies spanked and blanked for a third straight game, 3-0 by the Mets at Citi Field.
The three-game shutout was the Mets' first against an opponent since Sept. 26-28 of 1969 (also against the Phillies).
"To think we held that team to no runs over three games," Jeff Francoeur said. "I might never see that again while I'm playing against that kind of team."
The Mets (25-23) won their fifth straight and moved within two games of the NL East lead. Tonight, they begin a six-game road trip through Milwaukee and San Diego before returning to the comfort of home cooking. Continue
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