Mets Beat Nationals 2–1 on Marte’s Single in 10th Inning

New York Mets' Starling Marte hits an RBI single during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in New York on Sept. 16, 2024. Frank Franklin II/AP Photo

NEW YORK—Starling Marte lined a game-ending single in the 10th inning that lifted the New York Mets to a critical 2–1 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday night.

New York moved a game ahead of rival Atlanta for the final National League wild card when the Braves were blown out 9–0 at home by the Los Angeles Dodgers.