Alex McFarlane’s crucial strikeout, Justin Crawford’s three-run triple lifts Phillies past Mets

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 7-2, with rookie reliever Alex McFarlane delivering a crucial strikeout and Justin Crawford contributing a three-run triple as key offensive and pitching highlights. The win reduces the Phillies' magic number to clinch a playoff berth to three. The game took place on September 20, 2026, in New York.