With Alonso standing on second, the stage was set for New York’s veteran sparkplug, Starling Marte. Making only part-time appearances this season as he adjusts to his role as designated hitter following offseason roster shifts, Marte showcased why he remains one of baseball’s most dangerous hitters.

Starling Marte’s walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning to clinch the New York Mets’ sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies and a perfect 7-0 homestand at Citi Field had to feel a bit more gratifying given the circumstances.

Juan Soto threw out Nick Castellanos at the plate to prevent the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, and Starling Marte capped a two-run 10th with a walk-off single as the New York Mets beat the