The New York Mets kept their season alive with a crucial 5-0 win over the Miami Marlins Saturday. Now New York’s playoff hopes will come down to the final game of the regular season. The team needs a win and some help from the Cincinnati Reds to clinch the third NL Wild Card berth. And the Mets will turn to a veteran pitcher in the finale.

Sean Manaea will start Game 162 for the Mets, per the New York Post’s Mike Puma. Manager Carlos Mendoza is clearly banking on Manaea’s experience and upside despite his erratic season as the team places its Wild Card hopes in his hands.

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It’s a risky decision for the Mets as Manaea has only made 11 starts this season. And the 10th-year veteran has struggled with a 5.80 ERA and 1.220 WHIP. Manaea

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