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Nimmo’s Walk-Off Lifts Mets Over Phillies, Trims NL East Gap to Five Games

Edwin Díaz steadied a shaky bullpen with a five-out appearance.

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Aug 26, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito (54) reacts to a strikeout to end the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: James A. Pittman-Imagn Images
Aug 26, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Isaac Collins (6) drives in the winning run with a sacrifice fly ball during the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Aug 25, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Atlanta Braves third baseman Vidal Brujan (17) catches an infield pop-fly against the Miami Marlins to end the eighth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Brandon Nimmo lined a bases-loaded single in the ninth after Starling Marte, Pete Alonso and Brett Baty singled off closer Jhoan Duran, sealing a 6-5 win at Citi Field.
  • The victory followed a 13-3 opener powered by Luis Torrens’ three-run homer and five RBIs, as New York’s situational hitting stayed hot with a five-run fifth and a 5-for-10 night with men in scoring position.
  • New York has won nine straight against Philadelphia in Queens, and the two-game surge cut the Phillies’ division lead to five games with multiple head-to-head meetings still ahead.
  • Ryan Helsley surrendered a game-tying two-run homer to Harrison Bader in the eighth and now owns a 10.38 ERA with four blown saves since joining the Mets.
  • Díaz struck out four of five batters to finish 1 2/3 perfect innings, including punchouts of Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, after Sean Manaea’s 4 2/3-inning start.