Francisco Lindor sealed a thrilling victory for the New York Mets with a walk-off homer against the St. Louis Cardinals, clinching a 5-4 win on Friday night. Lindor's 250th career home run came in dramatic fashion, after Brendan Donovan tied the game with a homer in the top of the ninth off Huascar Brazobán. The game was a rollercoaster, with both teams exchanging leads throughout.

Key contributions came from Nolan Arenado, who drove in a run to temporarily give the Cardinals the lead and from Juan Soto, who ended a slump with a crucial RBI hit. Mets starter David Peterson showed resilience on the mound, recording nine strikeouts, while Miles Mikolas improved his ERA despite not getting the win. This contest showcased the tight race in the MLB as teams jostle for playoff positions.