Edward Cabrera pitched five scoreless innings as the host Miami Marlins eliminated the New York Mets from playoff contention with a 4-0 victory in Sunday afternoon's season finale.

Miami scored four runs off three pitchers in a crucial fourth inning.

The Mets, with the second most expensive payroll in the majors at $341 million per Spotrac, finished 83-79. They caved in after being 20 wins above .500 in mid-June.

Because the Reds lost to the Brewers on Sunday, the Mets would've made the playoffs with a win. But since the Mets lost, the Reds qualified as the third and final National League wild-card team.

Meanwhile, Miami (79-83), which has the lowest payroll in baseball at $67 million, improved by 17 wins over last year, when they finished 62-100.

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