A flexor strain can often be a precursor to an ulnar collateral ligament injury, but Kranick caught a break. Imaging showed no damage to the UCL, which is good news.

A pair of key contributors are working their way back to the Mets' major league lineup. Lefty Sean Manaea struck out seven batters over 5.1 innings and Mark Vientos ripped a bases-clearing double, leading Triple-A Syracuse to a 10-6 win in the opener of a doubleheader vs Jacksonville.

Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo and Juan Soto hit back-to-back-to-back homers in the third inning Saturday night for the New York Mets, who snapped a seven-game losing streak with an 11-4 win over the host Philadelphia Phillies in the middle game of a three-game series.

The New York Mets ended their seven-game losing streak with plenty of offense against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, spearheaded by their $765 million man. Juan Soto went 4-for-5 with two homers and four RBI in the 11-4 victory, and the Mets are now tied with the Phillies atop the NL East.

Facing a strong of seven straight losses, the Mets offense posted seven homers, all solo, in an 11-4 win to move back into a tie with Philadelphia at the top of the NL East. Their record is 46-31.

The Atlanta Braves look to sweep the New York Mets in the final game of their 3-game series Thursday at Truist Park.

Here are five things to watch and predictions as the Mets and Phillies play a three-game series in Philadelphia.