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\"HomeAs the Mets and Phillies prepare to renew their budding rivalry, Francisco Lindor is approaching the series with honesty and urgency. Though it\u2019s only April, the stakes already feel high as the NL East foes square off for the first time since the Mets sent Philadelphia home in last year\u2019s NLDS \u2014 capped off by Lindor\u2019s dramatic grand slam in Game 4.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know the Phillies have a fantastic team,\u201d Lindor said ahead of Monday\u2019s opener at Citi Field. \u201cWe know we have to go out there and play the game the right way. They have a really good lineup, they have some really good pitchers \u2014 we just have to stay the course.\u201d<\/p>\n

After sweeping the Cardinals in four games, the Mets are firing on all cylinders, sitting atop the division with a 13-7 record and tied with the Padres for second-most wins in the NL. The Phillies, two games behind at 11-9, are looking to rebound after a blown late-inning lead against the Marlins on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Despite the early date on the calendar, both teams know how much weight this series carries. \u201cEvery game counts,\u201d said Brandon Nimmo. \u201cThey obviously don\u2019t like the way things ended last year and I\u2019m sure they\u2019d like to make a statement right away.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Mets, however, are clicking at just the right time. Lindor, who\u2019s rediscovered his swing, homered twice against St. Louis and has set the tone at the top of the lineup. Juan Soto is heating up after driving in runs in three of four games, and Pete Alonso continues his RBI tear, leading the NL with 24. Even with key injuries to Mark Vientos and Francisco Alvarez, the Mets have gotten contributions across the board \u2014 from Luis Torrens behind the plate to Tyrone Taylor in center field.<\/p>\n

The Phillies come into the series with their own star power, but also their share of questions. Their bullpen continues to struggle, leading to costly losses. Yet the bats \u2014 led by Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, and Kyle Schwarber \u2014 are capable of erupting at any moment. Add in former Met Zack Wheeler, who is scheduled to pitch this week, and the rivalry gets even more personal.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s no hard feelings,\u201d Wheeler said of facing his former team. \u201cIt\u2019s just baseball at this point.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Lindor, it\u2019s more than just baseball \u2014 it\u2019s about maintaining momentum. \u201cAt the end of the day, we have to give everything we got no matter who is on the other side,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Monday\u2019s opener pits Aaron Nola against a red-hot Mets lineup in what promises to be a tone-setting clash. The NL East crown won\u2019t be won in April, but this week could go a long way in shaping who claims it. The rivalry is alive and well \u2014 and neither side is backing down.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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