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Mets’ Late Collapse in Atlanta Tightens Wild-Card Race as Phillies Visit Citi Field

An eighth-inning lapse with six empty RISP chances leaves New York vulnerable entering a Senga–Sánchez opener.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 15: Mike Shildt #8 of the San Diego Padres reacts as he heads back to the dugout after removing Wandy Peralta #58 from the mound in the second inning during the game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on August 15, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Overview

  • Atlanta beat New York 4-3, with Jurickson Profar delivering a go-ahead two-run single off Gregory Soto in the eighth inning.
  • David Peterson struck out eight and allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings before exiting with a no-decision.
  • Despite a Mark Vientos two-run homer, the Mets went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position and couldn’t extend an early lead.
  • The loss pushed the Mets a season-high seven games behind the Phillies and cut their cushion for the NL’s third wild card to 1.5 games over the Reds.
  • The rivals open a three-game series at Citi Field tonight, with Kodai Senga scheduled to face Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup that could shape New York’s postseason path.