Mets demolish Phillies, set franchise record for runs scored
The New York Mets dismantled the Philadelphia Phillies during the first game of Thursday's doubleheader, setting a franchise record for runs scored in a single game.
Winning 24-4, the Mets also became the first team since 1894 to score 24 or more runs and allow 24 or more runs in separate games of the same season. New York lost 25-4 against the Washington Nationals on July 31.
The previous franchise record of 23 runs was set 31 years ago to the day in a 1987 game against the Chicago Cubs.
The victory followed Wednesday's dominant showing against the Baltimore Orioles, when the Mets won 16-5. It's the first time the Mets have scored 16 or more runs in back-to-back games in the franchise's history.
The @Mets scored a franchise-record 24 runs. They're the first team to score 24+ runs in a game and allow 24+ runs in a game in the same season since 1894, when 4 teams did it.
— Stats By STATS (@StatsBySTATS) August 16, 2018
They're also the first team to score 40 runs in a 2-game span since the 1953 Red Sox. #LGM
The 24-4 demolition of the Phillies was highlighted by a 10-run fifth inning that was punctuated by a Jose Bautista grand slam.
The @Mets scored 24 runs today …
— MLB Stat of the Day (@MLBStatoftheDay) August 16, 2018
That’s a franchise record breaking the mark of 23 they set 31 years ago today. pic.twitter.com/IjsNmvWATn
Despite the impressive showing, the Mets still sit 16 games back of the division-leading Atlanta Braves, and 15 games under .500. According to FanGraphs' playoff odds, the Mets have a zero percent chance of making the postseason.