Game result and context
Philadelphia Phillies defeat New York Mets 7-2 in 2026 regular season matchup
Philadelphia improved to 86-70 with a decisive win over New York, led by a three-RBI performance from Justin Crawford and a solid outing from starting pitcher Cristopher Sánchez.
Final result
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets with a final score of 7-2 on September 20, 2026. The Phillies moved their season record to 86-70, while the Mets fell to 71-85.
How the game changed
Philadelphia established an early lead by scoring two runs in the first inning and adding two more in the third. Although the Mets attempted to rally with single runs in the sixth and seventh innings, including a solo home run by Bo Bichette, the Phillies pulled away for good with a three-run eighth inning to seal the 7-2 victory.
Key performances
Cristopher Sánchez earned the win for Philadelphia, pitching 6.1 innings and recording six strikeouts while allowing two earned runs. Offensively, Justin Crawford drove in three runs on one hit, and Luis Arraez contributed two RBIs. Alec Bohm added two hits for the Phillies. For the Mets, Jonah Tong took the loss, allowing four earned runs over 4.2 innings of work. Bo Bichette provided the lone home run for New York in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Season and playoff context
This game was part of the 2026 regular season schedule. With this result, the Philadelphia Phillies hold an 86-70 record, and the New York Mets hold a 71-85 record. The contest was the fourth game of a four-game series.