Ranger Suarez struck out a career-high 12 batters and Kyle Schwarber hit his 50th homer as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting New York Mets 9-3 on Tuesday.

Suarez (12-6) tossed six scoreless innings for the Phillies, allowing just a hit and three walks. Otto Kemp homered on his 26th birthday and Harrison Bader also went deep as part of a 3-for-5 night for the hosts.

Mets starter Sean Manaea (1-3) was charged with four runs and five hits over five innings. Mark Vientos' home run highlighted a quiet night for the visitors.

Since getting swept by the Mets at Citi Field last month, Philadelphia (85-60) has won nine of its last 12 games to take a nine-game lead in the NL East. New York (76-69) has lost eight of 12 over that same stretch.

Suarez struck out Juan Soto and Pete Alons

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