Every now and then a game is played that keeps the fans, players, and even the sports reporters on the edge of their seats, and anyone with Mets tickets to last night’s game against the Phillies was able to see one of those games first hand - though for Mets fans, it probably wasn’t the type of game they would want to repeat too often.

After a very strong start, the Mets took a 10-1 lead into the bottom of the sixth inning, when Philadelphia began what was almost the biggest comeback of the season. Giving up homeruns to Pat Burrell, Ryan Howard, and Geoff Jenkins - in addition to an RBI double by Shane Victorino the Mets began to see the game slipping away as the Phillies eventually scored in the bottom of the 9th to come within a run at 10-9.

Despite giving up two runs with two outs in the 9th inning, Mets veteran closer, Billy Wagner limped out with his 20th save of the year, while barely preserving the win for the Mets.

Another notable event was that Phillies 2nd baseman, Chase Utley hit his 25th homerun of the year in the 4th inning. He leads the Majors in that category.

As the all-star break approaches, the NL East is one of the most exciting races in baseball. The Phillies lead the division at 48-42, with the Florida Marlins and Mets within 2.5 games.

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