In a thrilling turn of events, the New York Mets staged a dramatic comeback in the eighth inning to secure a 6-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of their division series. After being stifled by Phillies ace Zack Wheeler, who racked up nine strikeouts and an impressive 30 swings-and-misses over 111 pitches, the Mets finally found their footing against relievers Jeff Hoffman and Matt Strahm.
Francisco Alvarez sparked the rally with a leadoff single against Hoffman, followed by three consecutive batters reaching base despite facing 0-2 counts. Francisco Lindor drew a walk from his 0-2 count, setting the stage for Mark Vientos’ game-tying single. Brandon Nimmo then delivered the decisive blow, lacing a go-ahead single past a drawn-in infield to give the Mets a 2-1 lead.
The Mets’ electric performance was a testament to their resilience and determination, as they continued their remarkable run through the National League playoffs. Having already overcome a whirlwind week that included a crucial makeup doubleheader at Atlanta and a thrilling three-game series in Milwaukee, the Mets proved once again that they have the mettle to overcome any obstacle.
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