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Phillies vs Mets prepare for a 'classic battle' in the NLDS

The series is tied and the third game will be played this Tuesday, October 8

Mets pitcher Edwin Diaz returns to the mound after allowing a two-run...
Mets pitcher Edwin Diaz returns to the mound after allowing a two-run triple to Bryson Stott.LAPRESSE

Nick Castellanos ripped a winning two-out single off Tylor Megill that scored Trea Turner and sent the Philadelphia Phillies to a dizzying 7-6 win over the New York Mets on Sunday and evened the NL Division Series at one game apiece.

Castellanos tossed his helmet and was mobbed by teammates on the infield as a game that seemed to slip away one inning earlier turned into one more comeback for the NL East champions.

Phillies vs Mets prepare for a 'classic battle' in the NLDS

In just the second postseason game between the NL East rivals, the Mets and Phillies were pushed from pillar to post over the final four innings, each game-changing swing topped by one even more emotional.

Game 3 is Tuesday in New York, the Mets' first home game since 22 September.

"It was a really good game. Both sides. A very exciting game back and forth," Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said.

Meanwhile, New York manager Carlos Mendoza said: "Look, they're a good team, they're great hitters. That didn't happen today."

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