The Mets (45-33) defeated the Phillies (41-39) by a score of 5 to 2 in Philadelphia this evening to sweep today’s doubleheader.
It was the Mets first doubleheader sweep in Philadelphia since June of 1980.
For a recap, and a boxscore, check out the Associated Press.

…terrific job by the Mets being patient against the unusually erratic Cole [...]

According to the Mets, OF Lastings Milledge will be the designated hitter for Single-A St. Lucie tonight.
…everybody now…
“I’m the king of all bling, Came to lay down the evidence, Not George Bush, but L. Millz be the President.” – Milledge

…good luck, lastings…there’s still time…
…i’m pulling for you, buddy…

The Game:
The Mets (44–43) take on the Phillies (41–38) in the second game of a day-night double-header in Philadelphia starting at 7:35 pm EDT.
The Lineup:
Jose Reyes leads off, followed in order by Paul Lo Duca, Carlos Beltran, David Wright, Carlos Delgado, Damion Easley, Shawn Green, Carlos Gomez and John Maine.
…nice job, willie…go for the kill…
…actually, [...]

The Mets (44–33) defeated the Phillies (41–38) by the score of 6 to 5 in Philadelphia this afternoon.
For a recap, and boxscore, check out the Associated Press.
The two teams will meet again tonight, starting at 7:35 pm.
…Charlie Manuel began the game by stopping traffic to question the substance on the back of Orlando Hernandez’s hat, [...]

Though he is in this afternoon’s lineup, Jose Valentin would not have been in the lineup last night for the second straight game, giving his partially torn ACL a few days rest.
…by the way, there is a bit of quiet grumblings from the team suggesting that valentin is getting a bit worried, and irritated, that he will fall [...]

…there is a slight mist in the Philadelphia air, so the tarp is back on the field at Citizens Bank Park…there is no indication that today’s first game will be delayed…

Mets 1B Julio Franco, regarding the media and Paul Lo Duca, while talking to reporters before today’s game…
“I don’t think Paul meant anything by it.  We know Paul…he treats everyone here the same.  His a professional and to my knowledge he never treated any of us with any racism.  I don’t even know where that [...]

The Game:
The first-place Mets (43–33) take on the second-place Phillies (41–37) in the first game of a double-header today in Philadelphia. 
The Lineup:
Jose Reyes leads off, followed in order by Jose Valentin, Carlos Beltran, David Wright, Carlos Delgado, Shawn Green, Ramon Castro, Ricky Ledee and the pitcher, Orlando Hernandez.
The Pitchers:
RHP Orlando Hernandez (3–3, 2.77 ERA) [...]

Earlier today, Mets 2B Jose Valentin talked with the media about Paul Lo Duca’s comments, and said…
“I didn’t hear no comments about he don’t like Latinos and stuff like that.  I think he’s one of those guys who gets along with every body.  He’s the one to make jokes, to have fun.  I have no [...]

Earlier today, a variety of Mets addressed reporters regarding reports from this morning regarding Paul Lo Duca’s relationship with the media, and his comments that were incorrectly interpreted to mean Latino players should talk more to reporters…
Lo Duca, among a variety of questions, dialogue and comments, while talking to reporters a few moments ago…
“Am I [...]

Clemenza sent in an e-mail asking…
“Hey I was just wondering if you knew how they decided what players will participate in the home run derby?  I tried to search for an answer online but could not find anything.  Thanks for your time.”

…from what i understand, it’s not a science…they typically ask a few young guys, [...]

This season, at the beginning of each series, MetsBlog will attempt to
get the perspective of the opposition and their fans. From this, we
hope to be better educated on the opposition going into a series. It
also gives us a fine opportunity to highlight some of our favorite team
blogs.
As the Mets and Phillies meet in arguably the [...]

During their weekend series against the Phillies the Mets will face
three rookie starting pitchers they have never faced before; J.D. Durbin; J.A. Happ; & Kyle Kendrick.
The Mets have played eight games this season against teams, who have
started a rookie starting pitcher they have never faced before. In those
games the Mets are 4-4, averaging 5.5 runs [...]

…the tarp had been on the field in Citizens Bank Park, but it is being slowly removed…

Phillies LHP Cole Hamels will start the second game of today’s double-header.
If you recall, during the last get-together between the Mets and Phillies, Paul Lo Duca hit a home run off of Hamels, following consecutive home runs by David Wright and Carlos Delgado, after which Lo Duca flipped his bat and held his arms up high [...]