Alonso and Holmes Lead Mets Past Marlins 5-0 to Push NL Wild-Card Race to Final Day of Season
Clay Holmes pitched six scoreless innings while Pete Alonso hit his 38th home run, helping the Mets maintain their pursuit of the final NL Wild Card spot.
- The New York Mets defeated the Miami Marlins 5-0 on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Miami.
- This victory occurred as the Mets and Cincinnati Reds contested the final National League wild card spot, with New York holding a half-game lead.
- Mets starter Clay Holmes allowed one hit over six scoreless innings and was supported offensively by Pete Alonso's NL-leading 41st double and 38th home run.
- Miami’s pitcher Eury Pérez recorded a personal best with 11 strikeouts but gave up three runs and several important hits, including a home run and a double by Alonso.
- With the playoff picture still undecided, the Mets must rely on the Reds dropping at least one of their last two matchups against the Brewers to secure a spot in the postseason.
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Alonso and Holmes lead Mets past Marlins to push NL wild-card race to final day of season
MIAMI — Pete Alonso homered and drilled an RBI double, Clay Holmes combined with three relievers on a one-hitter, and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 5-0 on Saturday to push their playoff fate to the final day of the regular season. The Mets (83-78) pulled a half-game ahead of Cincinnati (82-78) for the last National League wild card. The Reds were set to play at NL Central champion Milwaukee later Saturday. Because the Reds hold the he…

Alonso and Holmes lead Mets past Marlins 5-0 to push NL wild-card race to final day of season
Pete Alonso homered and drilled an RBI double, Clay Holmes combined with three relievers on a one-hitter, and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 5-0 to push their playoff fate to the final day of the regular season.
Clay Holmes leads combined one-hitter to ensure Mets keep season alive into final day
In need of a hero, the Mets found an unlikely one in Clay Holmes on Saturday. Holmes pitched six scoreless innings, and the bullpen handled the rest in a 5-0 victory over the Marlins at loanDepot park.
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