The Mets sent up nine batters against the Phillies ’ bullpen trio of Jeff Hoffman, Matt Strahm and Orion Kerkering, and exploded for five runs in the eighth inning of the team’s 6-2 win over the Phillies on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park.

The Philadelphia Phillies will try to bounce back Sunday after losing Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the New York Mets, blowing an eighth-inning lead in the 6-2 defeat. New York is in the driver's seat for the best-of-five series after the latest comeback win,

The Mets had been searching for a big hit — any hit, really — all game against the Phillies in Game 1 of the NL Division Series on Saturday. They did nothing against Phillies starter Zack Wheeler, but they were given life when he was lifted.