All-Star Break Ends as Mets and Phillies Restart the Season

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All-Star Break Ends as Mets and Phillies Restart the Season

The All-Star break is over, and the race to October begins. The Mets visit the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Every game carries added significance as contenders chase division titles, Wild Card spots and postseason momentum entering the second half of the 2026 MLB season.

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