The top two teams in the National League East begin a key three-game series when the Philadelphia Phillies visit the New York Mets on Monday at Citi Field. With just 32 games remaining in the regular season, the Phillies (76-54) lead the division by seven games over the Mets (69-61). Philadelphia can put a hammerlock on the NL East title with a sweep, while New York can get back into the race with a sweep of its own. The two teams still play a four-game series in Philadelphia, Sept. 8-11.

Monday's pitching matchup features Phillies lefty Cristopher Sanchez (11-4, 2.46 ERA) against the Mets' Kodai Senga (7-5, 2.58). The 28-year-old Sánchez is in the midst of a breakout year. He already has matched his single-season career high in wins, and he is on pace to set a new career best in

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