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Mets Playoff-Clinching Win Comes With an Impressive Feat

In the New York Mets playoff-clinching win over the Atlanta Braves, they accomplished something they had not done all season long.
Logan VanDine|
Sep 30, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) hits a two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Sep 30, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) hits a two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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In what has been a roller coaster season for the New York Mets, Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves took fans on another ride.

After Atlanta's starter Spencer Schwellenbach went seven scoreless innings, the Mets offense' rallied for six runs in the top of the eighth inning against the Braves' bullpen to take a 6-3 lead.

Mets closer, Edwin Diaz, however, gave the lead back in the bottom of the eighth inning when Ozzie Albies laced a three-run double to put Atlanta ahead, 7-6.

But not so fast. The Mets did not quit as Francisco Lindor's two-run homer in the ninth was enough to give the team an 8-7 win, clinching a Wild Card berth.

It was undoubtedly the game of the year for the New York Mets, which saw them accomplish something they hadn't done all season long.

According to Sarah Langs of MLB.com, the Mets entered Game 1 of their doubleheader with a record of 0-47 this season when trailing by three runs or more after the eighth inning or later.

The Mets were also 0-77 in those games dating back to last season. Before Monday, the last time New York won such a game was on May 17, 2023 against the Cleveland Guardians.

The Mets once again portrayed resilience in their latest win, which they've shown all year long.

Fittingly, it was their team MVP and National League MVP candidate Francisco Lindor, who lifted his ball club to an improbable win and the Mets to their 11th playoff berth in franchise history.

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Logan VanDine
LOGAN VANDINE

Logan VanDine is a contributing writer for On SI's Mets. Logan is a graduate of Rider University where he majored in Sports Media and minored in Sports Studies. During his time at Rider, Logan worked for Rider's radio station, 107.7 The Bronc as a sports host, producer and broadcaster, and for the school's paper: The Rider News. He began his time with The Rider News as a section writer for sports and was a copy editor for two years followed by being one of the sports editors during his senior year. Logan also placed third in the New Jersey Press Foundation Awards for sports feature writing. Aside from his work at On SI, he is also a writer for FanSided covering the New York Giants and Mets and also covers the Giants for Total Apex Sports. Give him a follow on X: @VandineLogan

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