Phillies vs Mets: A Battle for the City

The Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets have been bitter rivals for decades, and their rivalry is one of the most storied in baseball. The two teams are located just 90 miles apart, and their fans are equally passionate. The Phillies and Mets have met in the World Series twice, in 1980 and 2009, with the Phillies winning both times.

The rivalry between the Phillies and Mets is so intense that it has even spilled over into the political realm. In 2008, then-New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and then-Philadelphia Mayor John Street made a friendly wager on the outcome of the World Series. Bloomberg bet a pound of pastrami from Katz's Delicatessen, while Street bet a box of Tastykake Krimpets. The Phillies won the World Series, so Bloomberg had to send a pound of pastrami to Philadelphia.

The Phillies and Mets are both perennial contenders, and their games are always highly anticipated. The two teams have played some of the most memorable games in baseball history, and their rivalry is sure to continue for many years to come.

Here are some of the most memorable moments in the Phillies-Mets rivalry:

• The 1980 World Series: The Phillies won the World Series in six games, but the Mets made them work for it. Game 6 went into extra innings, and the Phillies eventually won on a home run by Mike Schmidt.
• The 2009 World Series: The Phillies won the World Series in six games again, but this time they did it in style. The Phillies hit a record-tying eight home runs in Game 4, and they clinched the title with a 7-3 win in Game 6.
• The 2015 National League Division Series: The Mets won the NLDS in five games, but the Phillies made it a tough series. The Phillies won the first two games of the series at home, but the Mets came back to win the next three games in New York.

The Phillies and Mets are two of the most storied teams in baseball, and their rivalry is one of the most intense. The two teams are sure to continue to battle for years to come, and their fans will continue to enjoy the excitement of their games.