Francisco Lindor's heroics lifted the New York Mets to a thrilling 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night, with Lindor hitting his first walk-off home run in his five seasons with the team. The win was critical as it maintained the Mets' one-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East. St. Louis had rallied to tie the game in the ninth inning, but Huascar Brazobán, who recorded the victory, set the stage for Lindor's dramatic finish.

The game unfolded with a strong start from St. Louis as they took a 2-0 lead, but the Mets battled back, showcasing their resilience. Despite both starters struggling—David Peterson for the Mets and Miles Mikolas for the Cardinals—the teams exchanged blows throughout the game, culminating in a nail-biting finish.