Deep 6: Mets power up in rout of Phils

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PHILADELPHIA — First was Michael Conforto, then Yoenis Cespedes. Two innings passed, and Neil Walker and Lucas Duda joined in. Curtis Granderson wanted to get in on the fun, too. By the end of the Mets’ 11-1 win over the Phillies on Tuesday night, five Mets had put balls over the outfield walls of Citizens Bank Park, including two from Walker.

Two pitchers entered Tuesday night having yet to allow a run in a start, but only the Mets’ Logan Verrett escaped with that still intact. Verrett tossed six scoreless innings and has now led the Mets to wins in both of his spot starts in place of Jacob deGrom, who is expected to make his next scheduled start. Verrett also reached base twice and scored on Cespedes’ third-inning home run.

Phillies starter Vince Velasquez lasted …

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