The New York Mets suddenly rallied for three runs in the ninth inning against Philadelphia's improvised bullpen, then ended a five-game skid by beating the Phillies 5-4 Sunday on Ruben Tejada's single in the 11th.

Ruben Tejada #11 of the New York Mets reacts as he runs up the first base line after hitting a game winning walk off single in the bottom of the eleventh inning
Ruben Tejada #11 of the New York Mets reacts as he runs up the first base line after hitting a game winning walk off single in the bottom of the eleventh inning (Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)
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Down 4-1, the punchless Mets fought back in the ninth, sparked by Daniel Murphy's two-run homer. They did it while Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg held out closer Jonathan Papelbon, rather than use him for a third straight day.

In the 11th, Chris Young opened with an infield single, barely beating the flip from second baseman Chase Utley's glove. The Mets sent up pitcher Zack Wheeler as a pinch-hitter, and he put down a perfect sacrifice bunt that moved Young to second.

Juan Lagares drew an intentional walk and Anthony Recker loaded with the bases with another infield hit stopped by diving third baseman Reid Brignac.

 

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