The New York Mets extended their winning streak to seven games by defeating the Boston Red Sox 8-3 on Wednesday night. Jesse Winker hit his fifth career grand slam, while Phil Maton managed to escape an eighth-inning jam. This victory completed a three-game sweep of Boston, who has now lost six of its last seven games. The Mets have won 14 of their last 19 games and are now just half a game behind Atlanta for the third NL wild-card spot.
Winker, acquired from the Washington Nationals in July, expressed the importance of each game feeling like a playoff matchup due to their significance for the team. The Mets had just four hits after Winker’s first-inning homer, but their relievers managed to shut down Boston’s offense, inducing inning-ending double plays in crucial moments.
Francisco Lindor continued his impressive hitting streak by extending it to 15 games and reaching base in a career-high 33 straight games. The Red Sox, on the other hand, struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, falling to .500 and 5 1/2 games back for the third AL wild-card spot.
With the win, the Mets are now within striking distance of a playoff spot, while the Red Sox face a tough road ahead to secure their postseason position. The Mets will continue their homestand against the Cincinnati Reds, while the Red Sox will host the Chicago White Sox in their upcoming series.
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