Heriberto Hernandez lofted a game-tying triple and pinch hitter Connor Norby smashed a homer that capped a six-run fifth inning as the host Miami Marlins rallied to hand the New York Mets a costly 6-2 loss on Friday night.

The Mets (82-78) ended the night tied with Cincinnati (82-78) in the battle for the final National League wild-card spot. The Reds, who beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 on Friday night, hold the tiebreaker over New York.

Miami (78-82) has been eliminated from contention, but the Marlins are 6-5 against the Mets this season.

Sandy Alcantara (11-12) earned the win, pitching seven-plus innings and allowing six hits, two walks and two runs. He is 3-0 in three starts against the Mets this season.

Tyler Phillips picked up his fourth save of the season, getting the Marlins ou

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