Francisco Lindor breaks tie with 2-run single in 9th to push the Mets past the Rockies 5-3

New York Mets' Francisco Lindor, left, is congratulated by first base coach Antoan Richardson after Lindor connected for a single to drive in two runs off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Victor Vodnik in the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Denver.

New York Mets' Francisco Lindor, left, is congratulated by first base coach Antoan Richardson after Lindor connected for a single to drive in two runs off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Victor Vodnik in the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)


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DENVER — Francisco Lindor hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the ninth inning, Jesse Winker had three hits, and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Wednesday night. With the game tied 2-2 in the ninth, Lindor singled to left off Colorado's Victor Vodnik to score Harrison Bader and Ben Gamel, putting the Mets ahead. Winker added a single with two outs to drive in Taylor for a 5-2 lead. The Mets had 11 hits, 10 of which were singles. Edwin Diaz pitched the ninth for his 14th save in 19 chances.

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