Posted on Aug 28, 2025 / Sports
The New York Mets secured a dramatic 6–5 extra-inning win over the Philadelphia Phillies on August 27 thanks to Brandon Nimmo’s walk-off single. Pete Alonso starred earlier with four hits and a two-run double in a five-run fifth inning, giving the Mets a mid-game spark. However, reliever Ryan Helsley faltered in the eighth, allowing a game-tying two-run homer from Harrison Bader, inciting boos from the Citi Field crowd of 41,914. Esteemed veteran grit and resilience ultimately prevailed as Nimmo delivered the decisive blow. The victory keeps Metro-area fans buzzing and the Mets firmly in stride for playoff contention. It was a classic summer showdown with storytelling at its best.
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