Phillies near sweep of Mets, strengthening their lead in NL East and playoff position.

The Philadelphia Phillies are on the verge of sweeping the New York Mets after winning three consecutive games, including a 11-3 victory on September 10. The Phillies have moved 10 games ahead of the Mets in the National League East and are now just 2.5 games behind the top seed, the Milwaukee Brewers. The Mets, on a five-game losing streak, are just two games ahead of the San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds for the final wild-card spot. The series finale on September 11 could be crucial for both teams' playoff hopes.