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Brandon Nimmo’s Walk-Off Beats Phillies as Mets Close NL East Gap

The 6-5 result in Queens extends the Mets’ home streak over Philadelphia to nine, putting late-inning roles for both clubs under scrutiny.

Aug 25, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) is doused with water by teammates after hitting a walk-off solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Aug 26, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (9) is doused by teammates after hitting a walk off single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton celebrates with teammates after hitting a two run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Overview

  • The Phillies’ Jhoan Duran yielded four consecutive singles in the ninth without recording an out, with Nimmo driving in Starling Marte for the game-winner.
  • Edwin Díaz delivered 1 2/3 perfect innings with four strikeouts to preserve the tie and set up the walk-off.
  • The Mets erupted for five runs in the fifth inning, chasing Jesús Luzardo, who was ejected after arguing balls and strikes.
  • Pete Alonso went 4-for-5 and ripped a two-run double in the fifth, with Juan Soto and Mark Vientos adding RBI during the rally.
  • Ryan Helsley surrendered a game-tying two-run homer to Harrison Bader in the eighth and now carries a 10.38 ERA with four blown saves since joining the Mets; New York is within five games of Philadelphia with five head-to-heads left.