Ruf’s Big Night Pushes Phillies Past Mets

Phillies first baseman Darin Ruf had a lot to do with his team not losing an 11th consecutive game to the host new York Mets Tuesday night. Ruf knocked in a career-high six RBI with three hits (including his seventh home run of the season) during the 14-8 win at Citi Field. The Mets made things interesting in the fifth inning when, down 6-0, they rallied for four runs against starter Aaron Harang. But an eight-run sixth by the Phillies gave them all the support they’d need. Jeanmar Gomez earned the win in relief despite allowing two earned runs in his two innings of work. For more on this game, click here.