Mets Secure Critical 2-1 Win Over Nationals with Marte's Walk-Off Single
New York moves ahead of Atlanta in the wild-card race despite Francisco Lindor's absence due to injury.
- Starling Marte hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, lifting the Mets to a 2-1 victory over the Nationals.
- The win pushed the Mets one game ahead of the Braves for the final National League wild-card spot.
- Mets' starter Sean Manaea allowed just one run over seven innings, continuing his streak of strong performances.
- Francisco Lindor missed the game due to a lower back injury, with Jose Iglesias stepping in and contributing an RBI single.
- Washington's Jake Irvin pitched 7 1/3 innings, giving up one run and four hits, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.