Brian Lawrence (13-12) lost for the fifth time in his last seven decisions. He allowed three runs and seven hits in seven innings, struck out three and walked three.
Phillies 4, Mets 2
At Philadelphia, Brett Myers threw three-hit ball over seven innings to help the Phillies sweep New York and send the Mets to their ninth straight loss.
Mike Lieberthal and Jimmy Rollins homered for the Phillies, who moved back to .500. Philadelphia has won six of nine, but is 6 1/2 games behind idle Chicago in the NL wild-card race.
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