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The Mets entered Friday night on a seven-game winning streak and continued that streak in their opener against the Reds. Mark Vientos was the star of the night, hitting two two-run home runs — including a walk-off shot in extra innings — to lead the Mets to a 6-4 victory and their eighth straight win as their push into the postseason continues.

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Jeff McNeil had to leave yesterday’s game after being hit in the wrist by a pitch. He will undergo tests today.

Sean Manaea started yesterday and pitched another game (though he did allow a couple of home runs); the Mets need him to keep pitching like he has been doing lately.

The wildcard race between the Mets and the Braves is exciting and remains exciting.

Edwin and Alexis Díaz pitched in the same game for the first time in their lives.

Carlos Mendoza is gaining important experience as a manager in the race for the playoffs in September.

José Quintana takes the mound today to prove he can play a major role for the Mets in October.

Paul Blackburn will return from the injured list on Monday and the Mets will have some roster decisions to make at that time.

David Wright will be in New York next week to participate in the annual Battle of the Badges baseball game at Citi Field.

All about the National League East

The Braves kept up with the Mets in the wild-card race, with Max Fried delivering a dominant performance to help Atlanta to a 3-1 victory over the Blue Jays.

Ozzie Albies still has some discomfort when swinging on the left side, so his possible return to the Braves is uncertain.

The first-place Phillies put the last-place Marlins through their paces, crushing them with a final score of 16-2.

After Alec Bohm missed several games due to a left hand injury, the Phillies have officially placed him on the injured list.

The Nationals and Pirates will play a doubleheader today after yesterday’s game had to be postponed due to rain.

All about Major League Baseball

The Diamondbacks were eliminated by the Astros, losing 8-0 and falling to just a game and a half ahead of the Mets and Braves in the wild card standings.

Arizona received a big boost before yesterday’s game as All-Star Ketel Marte was activated from the injured list.

Manny Machado set the record for most home runs in a Padre career when San Diego defeated the Giants.

Breaking news: Next year’s Athletics game in Sacramento is going to suck for a number of different reasons.

MLB.com has taken a look at some of the most exciting potential postseason matchups.

Once again, one of the Dodgers’ starting pitchers has been injured: Gavin Stone has been placed on the injured list due to shoulder inflammation.

Dick Mountain’s season at age 44 proved to be a short one, as the Red Sox called up Rich Hill for another player after just four appearances.

Yesterday on Amazin’ Avenue

Chris McShane previewed the weekend series against the Reds.

This date in the history of the Mets

On this day in 1976, Lee Mazzilli made his major league debut for the Mets.