Outcome of the National League Division Series (NLDS) as reported by Major League Baseball (MLB) official sources

Mets One Win Away from NLCS After 7-2 Game 3 Victory, Take 2-1 Series Lead Over Phillies

Oct 9, 2024, 12:06 AM

The New York Mets secured a decisive 7-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the NLDS on Tuesday night at Citi Field. Sean Manaea's stellar performance and a few big home runs were pivotal in lifting the Mets to a 2-1 series lead. With this win, the Mets are now just one game away from advancing to the National League Championship Series (NLCS) for the first time since 2015. The Phillies, on the other hand, are on the brink of elimination and need to win the next two games to keep their postseason hopes alive. The Mets are now 27 outs away from the NLCS.