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The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6–1 on July 19 at Citizens Bank Park, dominating a matchup that fell well short of Vegas's 8.5-run total line. The Mets' pitching staff was the decisive factor, allowing just six hits and one earned run while striking out 14 Philadelphia batters; the home team managed only a .236 batting average with 14 strikeouts across the lineup. New York's offense, though not explosive, proved sufficient, generating 14 hits and six RBIs to support the pitching performance. The Phillies' pitching was similarly strained, surrendering 14 hits and six earned runs with a 4.21 ERA, while their hitters struggled against Mets arms, posting a .701 OPS. Neither team committed errors, but Philadelphia's offensive futility—just six hits and a .303 on-base percentage—sealed the outcome in a lopsided affair. The result underscores the Mets' pitching depth as they look to extend their recent run against divisional competition.