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New York Mets Take a Slide in NL East Power Rankings

By Nick Ziegler

Apr 22, 2017; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets manager Terry Collins (10) visits starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) after loading the bases during the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2017; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets manager Terry Collins (10) visits starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) after loading the bases during the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 22, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco (7) gets doused with Powerade after hitting walk-off two-RBI single during the tenth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies defeated the Braves, 4-3 in 10 innings. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

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It was a great week for the Philadelphia Phillies, as they had one of the best weeks of any team in baseball. With a 5-1 record in Week 3, the Phillies are back to .500 and playing some good baseball.

Their win on Friday night against the Atlanta Braves was a thriller, as Maikel Franco had a two-run walk-off single to win the game in extras. Franco is a very talented player, but he has yet to get it going this season. With an average below .200, the walk-off hit might be something that can spark him.

In the rotation, the Phillies are being led by Jeremy Hellickson. So far this season, Hellickson has totaled a 1.88 ERA, 3-0 record, 0.71 WHIP. He might not strikeout a lot of batters, but he is pitching very well for the Phillies early on.

The Phillies will try to keep the momentum going next week, as they face the Miami Marlins. With both teams being in a dead heat record-wise, this series will be important for the rankings next week.

After the series against the Marlins, the Phillies will be heading out West for a weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, as they start a seven-game road trip.

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