The Mets magic number to clinch a Wild Card spot is down to three after taking the rubber game in Miami Wednesday night.
Martin Prado connected with a two-run homer off of Seth Lugo in the first inning as the Marlins jumped out to an early lead.
James Loney answered back with a two-run job of his own in the second to tie the game.
Lugo helped himself with a two-out double in the fourth inning. He came home when Jose Reyes doubled to give the Mets a 3-2 lead.