The New York Mets secured a 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the National League Division Series, with a late-game surge in the eighth inning. Zack Wheeler's dominant performance, featuring seven shutout innings, was key, while the Phillies struggled with visibility issues due to the afternoon sun.

Despite a home run from Kyle Schwarber, the Phillies faced challenges at the plate, with both Trea Turner and Nick Castellanos noting difficulties seeing the ball. The upcoming Game 2 will see Luis Severino pitch for the Mets against Cristopher Sánchez for the Phillies, with similar visibility concerns expected.