**Nimmo Homer Lifts Mets to 2-1 Win as New York Takes 3 of 4 and Delays Phillies’ NL East Clinch**

Philadelphia, PA – Brandon Nimmo’s solo home run in the 7th inning proved to be the difference maker as the New York Mets edged out the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Sunday afternoon. The win allowed the Mets to take three out of four games in the series, keeping their playoff hopes alive and delaying the Phillies’ potential clinch of the NL East division.

The game was a tight pitchers’ duel from the start, with both starters, Taijuan Walker for the Mets and Aaron Nola for the Phillies, pitching exceptionally well. Walker tossed six strong innings, allowing just one run on five hits while striking out five. Nola was equally impressive, scattering five hits over seven innings while striking out six.

The Phillies got on the board first in the 4th inning when Kyle Schwarber launched a solo homer off Walker. However, the Mets answered back in the bottom of the 5th inning with a solo homer of their own from Francisco Lindor, tying the game at 1-1.

The game remained deadlocked until the 7th inning when Nimmo stepped up to the plate with two outs and a runner on first. He launched a towering drive to right field, sending the ball over the fence and giving the Mets a 2-1 lead.

The Phillies mounted a late rally in the 9th inning against Mets closer Edwin Díaz, putting runners on first and second with one out. But Díaz, known for his dominant closer abilities, retired the next two batters to secure the win for New York.

The victory was a much-needed boost for the Mets, who were struggling to keep pace with the division-leading Phillies. They are now four games back in the standings with just a few weeks left in the season.

The Phillies, meanwhile, will have to wait to celebrate their division title. They will look to clinch the division in their upcoming series against the Miami Marlins.

The Mets will now head to Miami for a three-game series against the Marlins starting on Tuesday.