Mets Defeat Phillies, Delay NL East Clinch

The New York Mets secured a vital series victory against the Philadelphia Phillies, taking three out of four games and denying the Phillies the chance to clinch the N.L. East title. In a tense finale, the Mets won 2-1, propelled by Brandon Nimmo's sixth-inning home run and strong pitching, including Edwin Díaz's six-out save. The Mets' recent performance has them tied for the second Wild Card spot with the Arizona Diamondbacks, while maintaining a two-game lead over the Atlanta Braves. Notably, Pete Alonso, potentially playing his last games at Citi Field, received standing ovations despite struggling at the plate. The Mets displayed effective bullpen management, with Phil Maton and José Buttó contributing key innings. As they prepare for an upcoming series against the Braves, the Mets are focused on securing their playoff position.