Mets regain lead atop NL East

Will meet Braves in weekend set

Eduardo Escobar homered and drove in five late runs — including the game-winning single in the 10th inning — to rally the New York Mets past the Miami Marlins, 5-4, and back into sole possession of first place in the NL East.

By overcoming a fourrun deficit, the Mets moved a game ahead of the Braves heading into a three-game showdown between the teams in Atlanta this weekend.

Of course, Hurricane Ian could affect the schedule in Atlanta, where the teams are set to square off Friday night following a mutual off day. Both clubs have six games remaining in the only division race not decided.

One win at Truist Park would give the Mets the season-series tiebreaker over Atlanta.

After this weekend, New York finishes the regular season with three home games against Washington, while the Braves play at Miami.

Other games

Brewers 5, Cardinals 4:

Catcher Victor Caratini went 2 for 4 with two RBIs as host Milwaukee beat St. Louis in a critical game in the NL Central.

Nationals 3, Braves 2:

CJ Abrams’ third hit of the game drove in the winning run in the bottom of the 10th to give host Washington a victory against Atlanta, which fell into second place in the NL East.

Red Sox 3, Orioles 1:

Anthony Santander and visiting Baltimore were shut down by Rich Hill and three relievers in a loss to Boston.

Cubs 4, Phillies 2:

Aaron Nola surrendered Christopher Morel’s threerun homer in the fifth, and visiting Philadelphia lost to Chicago.

Tigers 2, Royals 1:

Miguel Cabrera hit his 507th home run and Detroit got nine innings from its bullpen to beat visiting Kansas City.

Guardians 2, Rays 1:

Pinch-hitter Amed Rosario had a base-loaded single in the 10th inning to give Cleveland the win.

Twins 8, White Sox 4:

Minnesota rookie Matt Wallner drove in a careerhigh three runs as the Twins beat visiting Chicago.