David Peterson struck out a career-high 11 batters on his 29th birthday, while Francisco Lindor drove in three runs, as the New York Mets beat the Boston Red Sox 7-2 for their sixth consecutive win. Lindor hit his 30th homer and an RBI double, contributing significantly to the Mets' strong performance. Pete Alonso and Mark Vientos also homered, keeping the Mets just half a game behind Atlanta for the final NL wild card. The Mets have been on a remarkable run, with a 53-31 record since May 30, and are two games back of the Braves for a wild card spot. Additionally, Jesse Winker has emerged as a key player, hitting 8-for-11 in his last three games, including helping the Mets secure a 5-3 victory over the White Sox. The Mets are currently eight games above .500 and are in a strong position as they head into the final month of the season.