MLB playoffs: New York Mets dominate Philadelphia Phillies to take 2-1 series lead [Video]

NEW YORK (WABC) — On the backs of a stellar pitching performance from starter Sean Manaea, and an offensive outburst, the New York Mets dominated the Philadelphia Phillies for a 7-2 victory Tuesday night at Citi Field.

It was the first time the Mets played in front of a home crowd this postseason, and they did not disappoint.

Pete Alonso launched another homer off Aaron Nola, and Manaea took a two-hit shutout into the eighth inning.

Jesse Winker also went deep and Starling Marte had a pivotal two-run single to help the wild-card Mets, playing their first home game in 16 days, grab a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series.

The Mets have never had a clinching celebration at Citi Field, which opened in 2009.

“It would be fantastic to get it done, but we’ve got to stay within ourselves,” Alonso said.

After reaching the 2022 World Series and Game 7 of last year’s …