The Mets grabbed a 2-1 series edge and are now one win away from clinching an NLCS berth.
Keith Hernandez threw out the first pitch to the roar from his adoring fans despite bouncing it to the plate.
Sean Manaea pitched seven masterful innings with Pete Alonso showing opposite field power with a big fly and Jessie Winker going deep.
Jose Iglesias blasted on two RBI as did Starling Marte.
Aaron Nola couldn't handle the red hot bats in Queens as the Phillies are on the brink of elimination.
A raucous Citi Field crowd will now have the chance to see a series clinching victory for the first time on the ballparks 15-year history.
The Mets are riding a magic carpet ride that keeps getting more compelling and uplifting with each passing day.
New York will send Jose Quintana to the mound against Ranger Suarez for Wednesday night's Game 3 with first pitch set for 5:08 pm.
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