The fading Mets (88-72) lose another to the Braves, 6 – 5, as Dennis Martinez, the third of seven pitchers, is the winner. Meanwhile, the rampaging Giants top the Rockies to move into a tie with the Mets for the National League wild card.

On September 25, 1998 — The fading Mets (88-72) lose another to the Braves, 6 – 5, as Dennis Martinez, the third of seven pitchers, is the winner. Meanwhile, the rampaging Giants top the Rockies to move into a tie with the Mets for the National League wild card.

 

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