The Philadelphia Phillies secured their third consecutive playoff berth in dominant fashion, defeating the New York Mets 12-2 at Citi Field on Friday night. This victory not only clinched their spot in the postseason but also brought them closer to their first National League East title since 2011. The game was a showcase of power hitting, efficient pitching, and strong defense, marking one of the largest margin victories to clinch a playoff spot in recent history.