Mets win the first round from Phillies

Daniel Murphy hit a two-run home run, Mike Pelfrey pitched 5 1/3 effective innings and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, 7-4, on Friday night in the first meeting this season between the two rivals.

Pelfrey (3-0) gave up three runs and seven hits. He also chipped in with two runs batted in, matching his career total.

J.J. Putz, who blew a one-run lead in a loss to Florida on Wednesday, pitched a scoreless eighth. Francisco Rodriguez finished for his fifth save in as many chances.

Chase Utley hit his eighth homer of the season for the Phillies, who got another poor outing from a starter. Chan Ho Park (0-1) gave up seven runs and eight hits, walking six in 4 2/3 innings.