PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The New York Mets are at it again, conjuring up another electrifying October rally to stun the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. Trailing 2-1 in the eighth inning, the Mets staged a thrilling five-run outburst against a pair of All-Star relievers, breaking through for a 6-2 victory over their NL East rivals on Saturday.
Mark Vientos and Brandon Nimmo were the architects of the Mets' latest comeback masterpiece, driving in crucial runs to swing the momentum in their favor. Vientos cracked a tiebreaking double off Phillies closer Craig Kimbrel, while Nimmo added an RBI single to provide the Mets with a cushion.
The Mets have made a habit of producing miracle comebacks in the postseason, and this one will be remembered for a long time. The crowd at Citizens Bank Park was left stunned, with the Phillies' bullpen imploding at the worst possible moment.
The game was a pitchers' duel for most of the afternoon, with both starting pitchers turning in impressive performances. However, it was the Mets' offense that ultimately made the difference, erupting for five runs in the eighth inning to turn a one-run deficit into a four-run lead.
The Phillies will look to regroup and even the series on Sunday, but for now, the Mets are riding high after another thrilling postseason victory. The Mets' magic is alive and well, and their fans are loving every minute of it.
Will the Mets keep their winning ways going in Game 2? Only time will tell, but for now, they can savor another hard-fought victory in their historic playoff run.