Francisco Alvarez broke out of his slump with a game-winning solo home run in the ninth inning, leading the New York Mets to a 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. J.D. Martinez and Tyrone Taylor also contributed to the Mets' offense with a two-run homer and an RBI single, respectively.
The win brought the Mets within 1 1/2 games of the last National League wild card spot currently held by the Atlanta Braves. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza praised Alvarez's performance, highlighting the importance of key players getting back on track.
