The New York Mets kept their playoff hopes alive with a 5-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday afternoon.

Clay Holmes threw six innings of one-hit ball to lead the Mets to a much-needed victory, which momentarily gave them a 0.5 game lead over the Cincinnati Reds for the final wild card spot in the National League .

The Mets still need a bit of help in order to secure a playoff spot on the final day of the season on Sunday.

New York will need Cincinnati to lose at least one of its two final games against the Milwaukee Brewers, and if the Reds win at least one, the Mets will need to win their season finale on Sunday in Miami.

The simplest way for the Mets would be for them to take care of their own business against the Marlins, with the Reds suffering at least one loss.

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