The Philadelphia Phillies edged out the New York Mets with a 1–0 victory at Citizens Bank Park. The game took place on September 8, 2025, in hot weather with clear skies. Aaron Nola earned the win, improving his record to 3-8.

Nola pitched six scoreless innings, striking out seven and walking two. Nick Castellanos drove in the lone run for the Phillies. This win brought the Phillies to a record of 83-60, maintaining their position at the top of the NL East. The Mets, now 76-67, remain in second place in the division.

The Phillies scored the only run in the second inning. Nick Castellanos drove in the run with a hit, making it 1-0. This early score held for the rest of the game. Both teams had chances but could not add more runs. Phillies pitchers kept the Mets scoreless through nine innings. The Mets had five hits but could not capitalize on them.

Aaron Nola was the winning pitcher for the Phillies. He pitched six innings, allowing three hits and no runs. Nola also struck out seven batters, helping his team secure the victory.

For the Phillies’ offense, Nick Castellanos made a difference. He drove in the only run of the game. Harrison Bader also had a strong game at the plate with three hits.

Nolan McLean took the loss for the Mets. He pitched 5.33 innings, giving up seven hits and one run. McLean struck out five batters in his outing.

What’s Next

The Phillies sit at the top of the East with an 83-60 record. Their victory over the Mets helps them maintain their lead. The team has been consistent and looks to continue their strong performance in the remaining games. The Mets are in second place in the East with a 76-67 record. This loss to the Phillies creates a larger gap between the two teams. The Mets will need to win more games to close the gap in the standings.

The Mets will continue their series against the Phillies. Their next game is on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Citizens Bank Park. They will play two more games in Philadelphia before returning home to face the Texas Rangers on Friday.

The Phillies will also continue their series with the Mets. Their next game is on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at home. After finishing the series with the Mets, they will host the Kansas City Royals starting on Friday.

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