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Philadelphia sports insider gives lowdown on scary Mets foe

Philadelphia sports insider gives lowdown on scary Mets foe

They are ancient rivals, division cellmates from the beginning, their disdain fueled by equal parts familiarity and proximity, their parks located just 116.5 miles apart, each filled with emotionally charged, balled-fist backers. Until now, the Mets and Phillies have been only summer foes, strangers in October. But by the end of the week, they could very well become the new Yankees versus Red Sox. It's #OMG versus #STFU. 6 Trea Turner, watching a homer he hit during a game in September, is just one of many big-name weapons the Mets will have to contend with. Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Grimace versus the Phanatic. The Hot versus The Got. Explore More Mets, Phillies add new layer to rivalry with