PHILADELPHIA The Mets lineup has ridden Francisco Lindors MVP-type season and Mark Vientos emergence for much of the year and the duo has helped get them into playoff position, but for the team to make noise in October, theyll need more from the rest of the offense. Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Alvarez have been two of the primary culprits in whats been wrong, but they both showed signs of breaking out in at Citizens Bank Park. They each hit three-run homers in the fifth inning off Aaron Nola, who didnt give up a hit through the first four innings. Francisco Alvarez (right) celebrates with Tyrone Taylor after belting a three-run homer in the fifth inning of the Mets 11-3 win over the Phillies on Sept. 13, 2024. Jason Szenes for the New York Post Alvarez hit his shot out to left, knocking it off the foul pole, to give the Mets a 3-0 lead Michael Jordan Jersey and Nimmo followed later in the inning on a 3-2 curveball. Somewhat lost in the teams stunning turnaround has been the continued struggles of both hitters, as Alvarez had gone deep just twice over his previous 52 games before hitting homers in his last two to give him eight on the year and Nimmo hadnt homered since Aug. 18. Explore More Their slumps have extended beyond just power, as Alvarez had a .501 OPS during those 52 games, while Nimmos OPS was .546 in his previous 50 games prior to Friday. Before the game, Carlos Mendoza noted Alvarezs better at-bats over the last week, especially against fastballs. On Friday, he turned on an inside knuckle-curve that was several inches off the plate. I stayed inside the ball to see if I [could] keep it fair, Alvarez said. Brandon Nimmo belts a three-run homer in the fifth inning of the Mets win. Jason Szenes for the New York Post Hes in position to make good swing decisions and do damage, Mendoza said of the catcher. Hes getting to a spot mechanically where hes ready to fire. Nimmo, meanwhile, has been dealing with pitchers attacking him differently based on his succe s during the final two months of last season and an impre sive June this year. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! That June breakout was followed by an ugly two months and hed gone 20 games without a homer before hitting No. 19 on Friday. Its my turn to make an adjustment, Nimmo said of pitchers getting the better of him recently. This was a good night. I dont know if it was a culmination. I hope not. I hope its very evident when I do come around. As Mendoza said of Nimmo producing: It was good for him. Good for all of us. Tony Larussa Jersey