The Mets overtook the Phillies for first place in the NL East on Friday night after defeating the Braves, 9-5, and Florida knocked off Philadelphia, according to MLB.com.
"A lot of things went our way tonight," Mets' Manager Jerry Manuel said, as a number of rookies contributed to New York's big win.
With a half-game lead in the division, the Mets will battle Atlanta again on Saturday night. The Phillies remain in Miami in the midst of a three-game set with the hungry Marlins.
Philadelphia has a two-game lead over Milwaukee in the NL Wild Card race.
Mets Momentarily Take Over First Place