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The Phillies beat the Mets Monday, quite easily in fact, as the final score was 13-7. It was a much needed win as they'd lost each of their previous six games and had been swept here at home by last place Miami over the weekend. The 13 runs they scored yesterday nearly matched the entire offensive output during that six-game slide (scored only 14 runs). We like them to make it two in a row at the Mets' expense this evening. Considering how Mets starter Walker Lockett pitched in his first big league start, it should be another big day at the plate for Philly. Lockett lasted only 2 1/3 innings last week in Chicago and gave up five runs. The Mets have lost six of nine and are a team we've been targeting (as a fade) quite frequently of late. Phillies starter Jake Arrieta should have his way with them as he's off back to back quality starts for the first time this season. The Mets are just 2-7 this year after allowing 10 or more runs in the previous game. Quite frankly, that's a lot times to be allowing 10 or more runs. Play on PHILADELPHIA

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