The New York Mets secured their playoff spot with a thrilling 8-7 victory over the Atlanta Braves, overcoming a 3-0 deficit in the eighth inning. Francisco Lindor's two-run homer in the ninth proved decisive after a wild back-and-forth eighth inning where both teams scored heavily.

With the win, the Mets can now strategically manage their pitching for the Wild Card Series, while the Braves face a must-win situation in their next game to keep their postseason hopes alive.