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The Mets had chance after chance after chance to score against Phillies starter Ranger Suárez, but they couldn’t break through against his curveball. It was a maddening attacking display, but fortunately José Quintana almost matched it. He gave up only one run in the fourth on a misplay by Mark Vientos.

With all the runners still on base, things weren’t looking too good for the Mets until Jeff Hoffman got erratic in the sixth. The Mets loaded the bases for Francisco Lindor and he sent Citi Field into a frenzy when he hit a grand slam off Carlos Estévez, who had just entered the game. David Peterson held the fort until the ninth when Edwin Díaz entered. He walked the first two batters he faced, and with two outs, Kyle Schwarber walked to the plate to tie the game. Díaz struck him out with a 101 mph fastball to clinch the series and send the Mets to the NLCS.

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For the second straight playoff series, José Quintana stepped up when the Mets needed him most.

The legendary Howie Rose managed to beat Francisco Lindor’s grand slam.

Once again, it was Lindor who made the move and who continues to rise to the occasion during this magical postseason run.

The shortstop is doing everything he can to keep the Mets’ World Series dreams alive.

After experiencing many ups and downs in the organization, Brandon Nimmo gave a thoughtful interview reflecting on his time with the Mets.

Carlos Mendoza got the party started with an emotional post-match speech.

Mets magic is back in Queens and fans are starting to believe in it again.

The Mets got Kodai Senga back against the Phillies, but is his performance the same as before he was injured?

The team does not yet know who their opponent will be, but the schedule has already been finalized.

Jeff McNeil is healthy and expects to be on the roster when the NLCS starts.

Around the National League East

The Phillies are out of the postseason after their 4-1 loss to the Mets.

The bullpen once again blew a lead that continued their struggles throughout the series.

Around Major League Baseball

Giancarlo Stanton’s home run helped the Yankees to victory and a 2-1 lead over the Royals.

The Tigers shut out the Guardians and are just one win away from advancing to the ALCS.

Freddie Freeman came out of the lineup late for the Dodgers as he continues to have issues with his injured ankle.

The Dodgers forced a Game 5 with their 8-0 win over San Diego.

Hurricane Milton tore through Tampa Bay, destroying the roof of Tropicana Field, which was to become a staging area for first responders.

Yesterday on Amazin’ Avenue

Chris McShane looked at the bullpen’s workload in the playoffs so far.

Dave Capobianco wrote about how the Mets had a chance to make history if they got the win at home.

This date in Mets history

Utley, Buttley. On this date in 2015, Chase Utley struck out Ruben Tejada at second base in the Dodgers’ 5-2 win over the Mets.