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**Phillies Snap Skid, Take Down Mets 5-2 Behind Harper’s Big Night**

In a crucial matchup against their NL East rival, the Philadelphia Phillies finally broke through and took down the New York Mets 5-2 at Citi Field last night. The win marks the team’s first in four games, and it couldn’t have come at a better time as they look to reassert themselves in the divisional standings.

Bryce Harper was the catalyst for the Phillies’ victory, going 3-for-4 with a two-run homer and a crucial RBI single in the top of the 8th inning. The slugger’s performance was a welcome sight for Phillies fans, who had been eagerly awaiting his return to form after a slow start to the season.

The Phillies’ pitching staff did its part in supporting Harper’s big night, with Aaron Nola tossing six strong innings and allowing just two earned runs on three hits. The bullpen was equally impressive, with closer Seranthony Domínguez earning his 11th save of the season with a scoreless 9th inning.

The win marks a much-needed boost for the Phillies, who had been struggling to find consistency in recent weeks. With this victory, they improve to 35-33 on the season and remain just 2.5 games back of the division-leading Atlanta Braves.

“This was a big win for us,” said Harper in post-game comments. “We needed to get back on track and get some momentum going. We’re excited to take this into the next series and see what we can do.”

The Phillies will look to build on this momentum as they head back to Citizens Bank Park for a three-game series against the Miami Marlins starting tomorrow night.