Mets’ Nimmo Powers Home Run Victory Over Phillies
QUEENS, NY — Brandon Nimmo’s solo home run in the sixth inning proved to be the game-winner as starter Tylor Megill and three Mets relievers combined to stifle the NL-best Philadelphia Phillies in a 2-1 victory on Sunday night at Citi Field.
The Game
The Mets (87-69) remained hot with three wins out of four against the vaunted Phillies and six victories in their last seven. Sunday night’s win — the regular-season home finale — not only kept them two games ahead of the Atlanta Braves, who they play in a three-game set beginning Tuesday, but they pulled into the No. 2 Wild Card spot after the Arizona Diamondbacks choked away an 8-0 lead in a 10-9 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
With the Mets’ offensive production limited against former teammate Zack Wheeler, Megill along with Phil Maton, Jose Butto, and Edwin Diaz yielded five Phillies hits and that lone run, which included a stretch of eight shutout innings.
Nimmo’s Big Hit
Nimmo led the sixth inning off with his 22nd home run of the season, sending a first-pitch four-seam fastball from Wheeler just over the outstretched glove of Nick Castellanos in right and into the seats.
"I know [Wheeler is] an amazing pitcher," Nimmo said. "I know he has a great fastball, I know he’s got a great cutter, a great two-seam/four-seam. You just kind of have to go after him and be as short as possible and try to find the barrel. You cannot try and do too much with him because he has so many weapons that can beat you… Fortunately, I was able to do that."
Diaz’s Save
Diaz recorded a six-out save to secure the win — the first time this season he accomplished such a feat. "I’ve been feeling pretty good but right now I feel like I’ve got the rhythm," Diaz said. "I’ve been throwing the fastball the way I want to. The command is really good. I feel really great, I just want to continue to do what I’m doing."
Conclusion
The Mets’ win marked a thrilling conclusion to their regular-season home schedule, and they now look to build on their momentum as they head into the final week of the season. With six games remaining, they remain hot on the heels of the Braves and the Diamondbacks, and are well-positioned to make a deep postseason run.
FAQs
Q: How many games does the Mets have left in the 2024 season?
A: Six games
Q: How many wins does the Mets have against the Phillies this season?
A: Three
Q: Who hit the game-winning home run for the Mets?
A: Brandon Nimmo
Q: Who recorded the six-out save for the Mets?
A: Edwin Diaz
