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Mets Get a Late-Night Playoff Gift from the Diamondbacks

Mets Clinch Playoff Berth with Diamondbacks' Win

In a thrilling turn of events, the New York Mets secured a spot in the playoffs after the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 in a late-night game on Tuesday.

The Mets, who entered the night needing a Diamondbacks win to clinch a playoff berth, watched anxiously as the game unfolded in Phoenix.

Mets' Playoff Hopes Rested on Diamondbacks' Victory

With the Brewers leading 2-1 in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Diamondbacks rallied to tie the game. Ketel Marte hit a game-tying single, and Sergio Alcantara followed with a go-ahead RBI single.

The Diamondbacks held on in the top of the 10th inning to secure the victory, sending the Mets to the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

Mets' Road to the Playoffs

The Mets' playoff berth is a culmination of a remarkable season. After a disappointing 2021 campaign, the Mets rebounded in 2022, thanks in large part to a strong offense led by Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor.

The Mets' pitching staff, which struggled at times during the season, has also improved in recent weeks. Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer, and Chris Bassitt have all been solid down the stretch.

Mets Outlook in the Playoffs

The Mets will enter the playoffs as one of the favorites in the National League. They have a deep lineup, a strong starting rotation, and a solid bullpen.

The Mets will face either the Atlanta Braves or the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series. The Braves won the National League East, while the Padres won the National League Wild Card.