The New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies have been going at each other for a very long time. But this time it is different. The New York Mets, who didn’t even make the postseason, are taking every opportunity to show the Phillies how their postseason performance was. And now even top media companies are getting involved.

The Philadelphia Phillies just lost Game 4 of the NLDS to the Dodgers after a big error by pitcher Orion Kerkering. But if it’s possible, the Mets are even happier than the Dodgers. A recent post by SNY Mets showed how happy the Metsies are. “The Phillies won the same amount of playoff games this season as they did last season,” the post read.

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies rivalry, often called the Battle of the Broads, stretches back decades, fueled by divisional battles and historic moments. Early clashes, like Jim Bunning’s perfect game in 1964 against the Mets, set the tone for years of intermittent tension. For decades, both teams often missed overlapping success, making their encounters more curious than high-stakes drama for fans. However, moments like the Phillies’ 2007 comeback over the Mets reignited intensity, showing how history and proximity amplify every pitch.

The rivalry evolved dramatically after the 2024 NLDS, marking the first postseason meeting between the teams. The Mets defeated the Phillies three games to one, creating an emotional rollercoaster for both fan bases. Bryce Harper and Pete Alonso headlined the battles, while Francisco Lindor and Trea Turner added thrilling depth to shortstop matchups. The series proved how even historic rivalries can gain new chapters, combining past narratives with modern stakes and star power.

Even players outside the marquee matchups contributed to the growing storyline.

Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos openly remarked, “You’re always a little bit surprised when a team goes out and spends $760 million on one player and doesn’t make the playoffs.” His candidness highlighted the Mets’ collapse despite Juan Soto’s 43 home runs, 105 RBIs, and 5.8 WAR, making the rivalry tangible off the field.

As fans relive every pitch, slide, and comment, the Phillies-Mets rivalry now feels immediate, emotional, and impossible to ignore.

Now, the Mets are reminding everyone that winning hearts can feel just as sweet as winning games. Harper and Soto may headline the rivalry, but even Castellanos’ quips keep the story alive vividly. Phillies fans might grumble, yet every loss fuels the drama that makes baseball truly irresistible.

After Game 4 heartbreak, Phillies manager talks about Orion Kerkering

In baseball, glory and heartbreak are separated by a few inches, or a wayward throw. The Philadelphia Phillies felt both, and no one more than Orion Kerkering, whose misfire became the stuff of instant regret. Yet amid the chaos, manager Rob Thomson isn’t handing out blame. Instead, he’s reminding everyone that this team wins together, loses together, and occasionally learns lessons the hard way.

The Philadelphia Phillies saw their postseason hopes slip away in Game 4 against the Dodgers. Leading 1-0 in the sixth, they surrendered a tying run after Jhoan Duran walked home in the bottom of the seventh. The game extended into extra innings, and with two outs in the 11th, Andy Pages’ grounder to Orion Kerkering resulted in a wild throw, allowing Hyeseong Kim to score the walk-off run. This miscue ultimately heartbreakingly ended Philadelphia’s season.

Despite the disappointment, manager Rob Thomson focused on his team’s resilience rather than blame. “That tells you about what they’re made of. Like I said, they win as a team.” Thomson highlighted how players immediately supported Kerkering after the error, showing the team’s unity even in loss. He added, “I feel for him because he’s putting it all on his shoulders. But we win as a team and we lose as a team.”

Orion Kerkering’s error will be remembered, but it doesn’t define Philadelphia’s character this season. Because Rob Thomson just proved leadership matters more than mistakes, keeping focus on unity instead of panic.