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Nimmo Walk-Off Lifts Mets Over Phillies as NL East Gap Narrows to Five

New York's recent surge with runners in scoring position has kept the division in play.

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New York Mets' Pete Alonso, left, celebrates with Brandon Nimmo, right, after a walk-off win during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 8: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on in the ninth inning during a game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on August 8, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Brandon Nimmo delivered a bases-loaded single in the ninth for a 6-5 win after Starling Marte, Pete Alonso and Brett Baty opened the inning with consecutive hits off closer Jhoan Duran, who did not record an out.
  • A five-run fifth inning powered New York’s rally, featuring Juan Soto’s RBI single, Alonso’s two-run double and Mark Vientos’ run-scoring hit, following an early two-run frame by Philadelphia.
  • Ryan Helsley surrendered a game-tying two-run homer to Harrison Bader in the eighth and now has a 10.38 ERA and four blown saves since joining the Mets.
  • Edwin Díaz stabilized the finish with 1 2/3 perfect innings and four strikeouts, fanning Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper to hold the tie before the walk-off.
  • The Mets have won nine straight against the Phillies at Citi Field and, after a 13-3 rout the previous night, have cut the lead to five games with about 30 left as their offense has produced a league-best 98 runs since Aug. 12; Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo was ejected after his removal.