Jesse Winker hit a pinch-hit home run in the ninth inning, leading the New York Mets to a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, securing their second win in the three-game series. Earlier in the game, Sean Manaea pitched impressively, retiring the first 17 batters and allowing the Mets to take a 3-2 lead with a solo homer from Mark Vientos. Edwin Díaz earned his second win of the series, striking out two in a perfect inning. The Mets, now 2.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves for the final National League playoff spot, will begin a crucial 10-game road trip. In a previous match, Francisco Alvarez's solo homer in the ninth also secured a 4-3 win for the Mets, highlighting their competitive push in the wild card race. The Orioles, who had a half-game lead in the AL East, are now facing a challenging stretch after losing three of their last four games.