Marlins Eliminate Mets From Playoffs With Season Finale Shutout

The New York Mets were eliminated from the 2025 MLB playoffs after a 4-0 loss to the Miami Marlins in the regular-season finale, despite earlier holding the best record in the majors midseason. The Mets experienced a significant midseason collapse, going 38-55 after losing key pitcher Kodai Senga to injury. The Marlins, who had already been eliminated from playoff contention, outperformed expectations by winning 16 1/2 more games than predicted and finished strong with 13 wins in their final 17 games. The Mets' loss allowed the Cincinnati Reds, who held a tiebreaker advantage, to claim the final National League wild-card spot. However, the Mets did secure a crucial 5-0 victory over the Marlins the day before, powered by a strong pitching performance from Clay Holmes and offensive contributions from Pete Alonso. Despite this late surge, the Mets could not overcome their second-half struggles and were denied a postseason berth, echoing similar disappointing finishes in past seasons.