The New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 in their NL Wild Card Series opening game on Tuesday at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
The Mets overcame a 2-0 deficit in the first inning, with Jesse Winker hitting a two-run triple in the second inning to tie the game at 3-3; and after falling behind again 4-3 later in the game, Jose Iglesias beat out an infield singe to tie the game at 4-4, with Mark Vientos singling to drive in two runs and give the Mets a 6-4 lead. J.D. Martinez drove in two more runs to give the Mets their 8-4 win.
The Mets’ Sean Manaea takes the mound in Game 2 against the Brewers at 7:38 p.m. on Wednesday.
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