Mets Overcome Orioles 7-6 in 10th Inning Comeback

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies remain locked in a tight battle atop the NL East standings, with both teams showing recent struggles but staying within striking distance. The Mets' dramatic 7-6 comeback victory over the Baltimore Orioles featured three home runs from Ronny Mauricio, Francisco Lindor, and Pete Alonso, with Juan Soto delivering the go-ahead RBI single in the 10th inning. Despite a rough outing from Mets starter Clay Holmes, who gave up four runs without recording an out in the sixth, the Mets rallied late, thanks in part to clutch home runs by Lindor and Alonso in the eighth inning. Mets closer Edwin Diaz and reliever Huascar Brazoban secured the final innings to close out the win, marking the Mets' fifth victory in six games and signaling a resurgence as they chase first place. Meanwhile, the NL East race remains a two-team contest as the Atlanta Braves and other teams fall behind, while the National League Wild Card race also tightens with teams like the Giants, Padres, and Cardinals vying for playoff spots. The Mets' recent success, combined with their strong performances against division rivals and key players selected for the All-Star game, underscores their momentum heading into the second half of the season.