Mets Defeat Rockies 5-3 in Ninth

Francisco Lindor's two-run single in the ninth inning propelled the New York Mets to a 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies, breaking a 2-2 tie. Lindor's clutch hit came after a leadoff triple by Francisco Alvarez and walks by Ben Gamel and Tyrone Taylor loaded the bases. Jesse Winker added an insurance run with another single, bringing the score to 5-2 before Edwin Diaz secured the save despite allowing one run in the ninth. Paul Blackburn shone again with a solid six-inning performance, allowing two runs, while Jose Butto contributed two scoreless innings in relief. This win keeps the Mets competitive in the playoff race, splitting the series and extending their recent strong form. Lindor's pivotal performance reinforces his candidacy for the National League MVP as he continues to excel this season.