Hey, Why Not? Phillies-Mets Liveblog

We all know what happened last year. The Mets were 7 games up in the final month of the season and somehow managed to lose the division to the Phillies, of all teams. For good measure the Phils went 12-6 against the Mets last season, the exact same record the Fightins had against the Washington Nationals.

It’s the last Shea Stadium home opener as the Mets move in to Citifield — yes, that’s what it’s called — next season. The Phils have beaten the Mets eight straight times and swept ‘em three times last season. I believe this is what we call a “baseball rivalry.” I know we haven’t had one in so long it’s hard to figure out how to act, but let’s all get ready to boo the Mets out of their stirrups today, even if it’s just in front of your computer.

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