US EditionNimmo and Alonso Lead Mets Past Phillies 6-5 After Helsley’s Latest Flop
Brandon Nimmo's fifth career walk-off RBI secures Mets' ninth consecutive home victory against Phillies, narrowing NL East gap to five games, officials said.
- On August 26, 2025, Brandon Nimmo hit a walk-off, bases-loaded single in the ninth inning to lead the New York Mets to a 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field.
- The Mets built a 5-2 lead after a five-run fifth inning but closer Ryan Helsley surrendered a game-tying, two-run homer to Harrison Bader in the eighth, forcing a late rally.
- Sean Manaea started for the Mets, pitching 4.2 innings with eight strikeouts despite lingering stamina issues, while Pete Alonso contributed four hits and Mark Vientos had key RBIs in support.
- Manager Carlos Mendoza praised the team's resilience, saying, “People have to do their job,” and highlighted strong at-bats from Starling Marte, Pete Alonso, and Brett Baty as decisive factors.
- With the win, the Mets improved to 71-61, narrowed their NL East deficit to five games behind Philadelphia, and prepared to attempt a series sweep with rookie Nolan McLean starting next.
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