Mets Lose Walk-Off to Padres, Split Series

In a dramatic finish, Yasmani Grandal's two-run homer in the ninth inning led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, marking Grandal's fourth career game-ending homer. The Reds had briefly taken the lead with three runs in the seventh, but Pirates pitcher Aroldis Chapman secured the win after a solid performance from Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Meanwhile, the New York Mets suffered a heart-wrenching 3-2 loss to the San Diego Padres after Edwin Díaz surrendered a walk-off homer to rookie Jackson Merrill in the ninth. Despite a strong outing from José Quintana, who pitched 6.1 shutout innings, the Mets failed to maintain their two-run lead, resulting in a split of the four-game series. The Mets now sit 2.5 games behind the final wild card spot in the National League and will face the Diamondbacks next. Both teams showcased resilience, with the Pirates bouncing back and the Mets looking to recover quickly.