3 Mets players to thank for crushing the Phillies in their sweep

3) NY Mets player to thank for the series win over the Phillies: Max Scherzer

After watching Senga and Carlos Carrasco turn in consecutive starts, Max Scherzer had a lot of work to do to even match what those right-handers did. Turns out, he was up for the challenge.

Facing a Phillies team that was desperate for a win or just to score some runs, Scherzer made sure to limit the damage.

Scherzer allowed a single to Trea Turner and walked Bryce Harper with one out in the inning. Both runners tried stealing, and a wild Francisco Alvarez throw (when he had no chance to get Turner at third) led to a Phillies first inning run. A sacrifice fly extended their lead to 2-0. Only one of those runs ended up being earned because Scherzer got the next batter out. After that inning, he h'd lock in.

Scherzer would allow just four more singles the rest of the way. He'd allow one more batter to reach second base. He was absolutely dominant for the final six innings.

He went seven innings overall, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits with one walk and nine strikeouts. An ace-quality start from their ace to help the Mets finish off a sweep.

After a disappointing start to his season, it's safe to say Scherzer is now officially back after a fourth straight really good outing.