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.