In a nail-biting showdown at London Stadium on Sunday, the New York Mets emerged victorious in the ninth inning, clinching a 6-5 win against the Philadelphia Phillies. After an initially sluggish performance, the Mets rallied back to even the London Series split.

The game took an intense turn in the top of the ninth inning when Phillies closer José Alvarado struggled on the mound. Alvarado walked two batters and then hit Pete Alonso with the bases loaded, allowing the go-ahead run for the Mets. Catcher Luis Torrens showcased his defensive prowess by executing a thrilling game-ending double play, securing the win for New York.

Throughout the game, both teams fought fiercely for the lead. The Phillies initially took control, leading for a significant portion of the afternoon. However, the Mets launched a comeback in the sixth inning, with Brandon Nimmo hitting an RBI double and J.D. Martinez delivering a crucial two-run hit against Gregory Soto to tie the game.

In the seventh inning, David Dahl made his presence felt with a pinch-hit homer, allowing the Phillies to regain the lead. Undeterred, the Mets mounted another rally in the ninth inning. With a walk and two singles, including an RBI infield hit from Mark Vientos, they managed to tie the game once again.

Reliever Reed Garrett showcased his effectiveness by picking up his team-leading sixth victory, stepping up when it mattered the most for the Mets. However, it was Drew Smith who faced a tense situation in the final moments of the game. With two runners on base and only one out, Smith expertly maneuvered through a tight-rope situation, loading the bases and walking in a run. The climax arrived when Nick Castellanos hit a dribbler that Torrens skillfully fielded, stepping on home plate before making an incredible stumbling throw to first, completing the game-ending double play and sealing the win for the Mets.

As the dust settled at London Stadium, the Mets celebrated a hard-fought victory that ensured a split in the London Series. The team now faces a long flight back across the Atlantic, but they can do so with the satisfaction of a well-deserved win, leaving the Phillies to contemplate what went wrong in their transatlantic matchup.