Adam Morgan, Phillies allow 4 homers in latest loss to Mets at Citi Field

NEW YORK — The New York Mets set the tone for this game early on Friday night. Their first two batters stroked Adam Morgan fastballs over the wall and they were off and slugging to a 9-4 win over the Phillies at Citi Field (see Instant Replay). “There’s not much to say,” manager Pete Mackanin said afterward, “other than we have to pitch better.” The Mets, very much in the thick of the NL wild-card race, played inspired ball in powering their way to their fifth win in the last six games. ...