The New York Mets staged a dramatic comeback to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. After being stifled by Phillies ace Zack Wheeler for seven innings, the Mets exploded for five runs in the eighth inning against relievers Jeff Hoffman and Matt Strahm. Brandon Nimmo and Mark Vientos were key contributors, with Nimmo driving in the go-ahead run and Vientos tying the game with an RBI single. The Mets' bullpen, led by Kodai Senga, held the Phillies to just two runs, overcoming an early home run by Kyle Schwarber. This win continues the Mets' trend of late-inning heroics, following their Wild Card Series victory against the Brewers. Philadelphia will seek to even the series in Game 2 on Sunday.