Bruce, Gsellman move Mets closer to playoff spot, beat Phils (Yahoo Sports)

Jay Bruce homered for the third straight game and drove in three runs, Robert Gsellman threw six sharp innings and the New York Mets moved closer to securing a wild-card berth with a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. The Mets began the night atop the wild-card race, with San Francisco one game back and St. Louis two behind. More Mets fans were inside a half-empty ballpark on a wet, chilly night when Ryan Howard began his final series in front of the home crowd.