The last-place Philadelphia Phillies figure to get a boost in the rotation with Cliff Lee scheduled to come off the disabled list in time to start tonight's finale of a three-game series versus the New York Mets.
Lucas Duda and Kirk Nieuwenhuis both drove in two runs to help the New York Mets rally past the Philadelphia Phillies, 7-4, in the middle test of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park.
David Wright became the Mets' all-time RBI leader with a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning, as New York took down the Miami Marlins, 5-1 at Citi Field.
Juan Francisco, Dan Uggla and Freddie Freeman each hit a two-run homer on Wednesday and the Braves pounded the Mets, 14-6, in the finale of a three-game series.
The New York Mets finally won a game without David Wright this season. They may have to do so again this afternoon with their star third baseman's status again unknown for the second of three straight against the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Mets' offense has struggled in two games without David Wright. Even if the third baseman can return to action as soon as tonight, facing the Phillies' Cliff Lee could keep New York's bats silent once again.
The reigning NBA champion Dallas Mavericks will resume a pivotal four-game road trip over a five-day span when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.