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The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6–4 on June 18 at Citizens Bank Park in a matchup that stayed under the 9.5-run Vegas total. The Mets' offense proved decisive despite modest overall numbers, collecting 11 hits and 2 home runs while driving in 6 runs, with their pitching staff holding Philadelphia to just 8 hits and 3 earned runs across the game. The Phillies' lineup struggled throughout, posting a .229 batting average with no home runs and striking out 10 times, though they managed to plate 4 runs on 8 hits. New York's pitching dominated the exchange, posting a 3.92 ERA with 10 strikeouts to Philadelphia's 9 K's, while the Mets' bullpen limited damage despite allowing 3 walks. The Phillies' sole defensive error and anemic offensive production—evidenced by a .685 OPS—proved costly in a low-scoring affair that hinged on the visitors' ability to convert their two long balls. The result extends the Mets' advantage in this series and marks another pitching-centric victory that should bolster confidence in their rotation depth heading forward.