Phillies Stun Mets! Nola's Gem & Castellanos' Clutch Hit Secure Win

Aaron Nola delivered a masterful performance, and Nick Castellanos provided the clutch hit as the Philadelphia Phillies edged out the New York Mets in a tight 1-0 victory on Monday night. This win snaps a long stretch of dominance by the Mets over the Phillies, dating back to last October's NLDS.

With key players Trea Turner and Alec Bohm out of the lineup, the Phillies relied on their veteran leadership in this pitching duel. Nola, in what has been a challenging season for him, delivered his best start of 2025, pitching six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts. The Citizens Bank Park crowd of over 40,000 roared with appreciation for his performance.

“He just threw so well tonight,” said manager Rob Thomson. “He kept the ball down. He was attacking the zone a lot more. A lot of changeups, a lot more changeups than he’s been throwing … the curveball was sharp, I thought he was really good.”

Castellanos's RBI single in the 2nd inning proved to be the difference-maker, driving in the only run of the game. The Phillies' bullpen then held strong, securing the shutout victory.

Nola attributed his success to his command of his fastball and changeup. “I just needed to win the count, stay ahead, attack the zone,” he said. “I kind of controlled the zone a lot better than that last one.” He mixed all four of his primary pitches effectively, keeping the Mets hitters off balance throughout the night.

Key Takeaways:

• Aaron Nola's dominant performance.
• Nick Castellanos's clutch RBI single.
• Phillies' bullpen's strong showing.
• Phillies snap Mets' dominance.

What's Next?

The Phillies will look to build on this momentum as the series against the Mets continues. With Turner and Bohm potentially returning soon, the Phillies are hoping to solidify their position in the NL East.