Bryce Harper’s cycle powers Phillies past Mets in June 2026 series

At Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies played a three‑game series in June 2026 that swung dramatically in the Phillies’ favor. In the final game, the Phillies erupted for eight runs in the third inning, highlighted by Kyle Schwarber hitting two long home runs in the same frame – the 67th player in MLB history to do so. Bryce Harper completed his first career cycle in just five innings, becoming the 11th player in franchise history to achieve the feat.

The victory gave the Phillies a commanding win, extending their lead in the National League East and underscoring a potent offensive display. Earlier in the series, the Mets had secured a 6‑4 win behind Juan Soto’s two solo homers and a decisive two‑run triple by Marcus Semien, but the Phillies’ offensive surge in the final game shifted the momentum of the series.

Both teams featured notable individual performances: Semien’s resurgence for the Mets, and Schwarber’s season‑leading 27th home run, while Harper added a solo homer, a double, a single and a two‑run triple to his stat line. The series highlighted the rivalry between the two NL East clubs and set the stage for the remainder of the season.