MIAMI -- The New York Mets need to pick up some champagne and goggles on their day off in Philadelphia. Their magic number to clinch a postseason berth is down to two and could be secured as soon as Friday.
James Loney and Jay Bruce produced two-run homers and the Mets beat the Miami Marlins, 5-2, in Wednesday’s rubber game at Marlins Park.
The victory allowed the Mets (85-74) to open a one-game lead over the San Francisco Giants and a 2½-game lead over the St.