The opening game of the Major League Baseball London Series saw the Philadelphia Phillies defeat the New York Mets 7-2 at London Stadium. The Phillies won the game with a strong performance in the fourth inning, scoring six runs to take the lead. Mets’ starting pitcher Sean Manaea was unable to contain the Phillies’ offense and was eventually pulled from the game.
Phillies’ first baseman Harper played a key role in the victory, hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning. His celebration included a knee slide that energized the team and the fans. Whit Merrifield also had a big hit with a three-run homer, while Edmundo Sosa and Kyle Schwarber contributed with key singles to extend the lead to 6-1.
The win for the Phillies was their seventh in eight games, while the Mets’ three-game winning streak came to an end. This London Series is the third time MLB teams have played in London, following previous matchups between
