POSTCAST: Wind Aided Homers, 3-Run 7th Fuel Mets Series Opening Win

Locked On Mets - Daily Podcast On The New York Mets · Jun 19, 2026 · 19m

A 3-run 7th inning put the New York Mets in front, and they held on to beat the Philadelphia Phillies in the first meeting of the season between the two teams.

It was Eric Wagaman as a pinch hitter, who gave the Mets a 4-3 lead after a two-out RBI. Marcus Semien followed that up with a two-run triple to make it 6-3.

Sean Manaea made his second start off the season and did exactly what the Mets need their starters to do right now: keep them in the game. He gave up 3 runs over 5.1 innings of work anad handed it off to the bullpen, who held on for the win.

POSTCAST host Chris Schubert breaks…