Sánchez, who allowed four hits and two runs, was lifted from the game after two innings. The Phillies' ace said he didn’t start feeling the tightness in his forearm until after the second inning.

Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sánchez exited Tuesday night's game against the New York Mets after two innings with left forearm soreness.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez was removed from his start Tuesday night against the New York Mets because of left forearm tightness. The team said Sánchez will be evaluated further.

Francisco Lindor had three hits, including an RBI single, and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 on Tuesday night for their second six-game winning streak already this season. Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez (2-1) was removed with left forearm soreness after laboring through two innings.

On top of delivering big hits, like he did in Tuesday’s 5-1 win over Philadelphia, Torrens has managed the pitching staff beautifully. Mets pitchers lead the majors in ERA (2.37) and have the second-most strikeouts (232) behind the Los Angeles Dodgers (234).

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor homered twice, and finished with four RBIs, lifting first-place New York past its National League East rival, the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-4, in the opener of a marquee three-game series on Monday night at Citi Field.