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Mets Rally in Eighth Inning to Lead Phillies 5-1 in Game 1

Oct 5, 2024, 10:35 PM

The New York Mets staged a dramatic comeback in the eighth inning to take the lead against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. Mark Vientos tied the game with an RBI double, and Brandon Nimmo followed with a go-ahead RBI single, making it 2-1. The Mets continued their offensive surge, scoring a total of five runs in the inning. Pete Alonso added to the lead with a sacrifice fly, bringing the score to 5-1 by the end of the eighth inning. The Mets' late-inning heroics were a stark contrast to their earlier performance, where they were held scoreless for the first seven innings. The Citifield watch party erupted in celebration as Zack Wheeler left the game, and the Mets went 4 for 4 in the eighth inning.