Mets Cling to Playoff Hopes with Clutch Win Over Cubs

As of September 27th, 2025, the New York Mets' playoff hopes are still alive after their 8-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs the previous night. The Mets' offense, which had struggled to score the night prior, came alive, and their pitching staff managed to keep the Cubs at bay until the fourth inning.

The win allowed the Mets to maintain their one-game lead in the National League wild-card race, despite the Cincinnati Reds' 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks suffered an 8-0 rout at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who clinched the NL West for the 12th time in 13 seasons. The Reds hold the tiebreaker over both the Mets and the Diamondbacks.

With just three days left until the postseason, the Mets will head south to play the Miami Marlins, while the Reds face the Milwaukee Brewers and the Diamondbacks visit the San Diego Padres. The Mets' offense has been the key to their success, as they are 30-7 when scoring at least five runs since June 13th. However, their pitching staff remains a concern, with the team's best option for a Game 1 starter being the 24-year-old Nolan McLean, who experienced his first rough outing in the win over the Cubs.