The Mets are one win away from the NLDS.
They overcame a 2-0 deficit in the first inning, and Luis Severino rallied from his rough start as the Mets beat the Brewers 8-4.
Jesse Winker delivered a huge two-run triple in the second inning to tie the game at 3-3, and after later falling behind again 4-3, the Mets used a two-out rally in the fifth inning to turn the tide of the game.
Jose Iglesias beat out an infield singe to tie the game at 4-4, and Mark Vientos singled to drive in two runs and give the Mets a 6-4 lead.
J.D. Martinez subsequently joined the party, driving in two more runs with a single of his own to give the Mets their 8-4 lead.
The Mets will have Sean Manaea on the hill for Game 2 on Wednesday with a chance to sweep the Brewers.
Can they capitalize?
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The Mets won, 8-4, to take Game 1.
The came back from and early 2-0 deficit.
They'll have Sean Manaea on the hill for Game 2 on Wednesday.
METS TAKE GAME 1
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They're one win away from advancing to the NLDS to take on the Phillies pic.twitter.com/hd7JYvG4uQ
He replaced Jose Butto to start the bottom of the ninth inning.
The Mets went down in order in the top of the ninth inning.
They still lead, 8-4, heading into the bottom of the ninth inning.
Jose Butto cruised through a 1-2-3 inning, retiring all six batters he has faced so far.
The Mets still lead, 8-4, heading into the top of the ninth inning.
Can the Mets close out the win?
Aaron Civale came in to pitch for the Brewers and set the Mets down in order.
It remains 8-4 Mets heading into the bottom of the eighth inning.
Jose Butto retired the Brewers in order in the bottom of the seventh inning.
The Mets still lead, 8-4, as we head to the eighth inning.
Jose Butto replaced Luis Severino to start the bottom of the seventh inning.
Severino stabilized after a rough start, allowing four runs, eight hits and two walks while striking out three batters in six innings of work.
He finished with 105 pitches and retired his final eight batters.
It remains 8-4 Mets heading into the bottom of the seventh inning.
Luis Severino retired the Brewers in the bottom of the sixth inning.
The Mets still lead, 8-4, heading into the seventh inning.
Severino settled in nicely after his rough start.
Nick Mears cruised through a 1-2-3 inning and it remains 8-4 Mets heading into the bottom of the sixth inning.
