CHICAGO — Tuesday night at Wrigley Field, the Mets showed they aren’t willing to go down without a fight.

There were three lead changes and two ties before Francisco Alvarez hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the top of the eighth. A 9-7 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field keeps the Mets playoff hopes alive for at least another night.

The Cincinnati Reds (80-77) practically gifted the Mets (81-76) their spot back in the NL Wild Card standings with a loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Their loss and the Mets’ win moved the Mets back into third place in the Wild Card standings with a one-game lead.

However, one thing is for sure: If the Mets are going to make the playoffs, they can’t pitch David Peterson again this week. The left-hander imploded early, giving up five earned runs in

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