Mets Narrow NL East Gap With Walk-Off Win Over Phillies

The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 in a dramatic walk-off victory fueled by Brandon Nimmo's RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning. The Mets overcame a blown late lead by Phillies closer Jhoan Duran and a critical ninth-inning home run by Harrison Bader off Mets reliever Ryan Helsley, who has struggled since being acquired from the Cardinals. Mets’ offense surged particularly in a five-run fifth inning, with key contributions from Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, Mark Vientos, and Nimmo himself. Edwin Diaz provided clutch relief in the ninth, striking out four batters to keep the game tied until Nimmo’s decisive hit. This win marked the Mets’ ninth consecutive victory against the Phillies at Citi Field and narrowed their NL East division deficit to five games with 30 remaining in the season. The Mets’ recent offensive resurgence has been pivotal, as they have led the majors in runs scored over the past two weeks and have won four of five games after a slow start to August.