The Mets staved off elimination from postseason contention with a stirring comeback victory on Tuesday. But even after they beat the Miami Marlins, 5-4, in 11 innings, their chances of making the playoffs remained a near impossibility because the Milwaukee Brewers and Washington Nationals each won on Tuesday.

Michael Conforto hit two home runs, including a game-tying shot in the ninth inning, and Brandon Nimmo drew a bases-loaded walk in the 11th as the Mets reached 82 victories to ensure a winning season for the first time since 2016.

But with one more loss or a win by the Brewers, the Mets will finally be mathematically eliminated from the playoff race. (The Nationals clinched a playoff spot on Tuesday.)

With the Mets’ collective goals reduced to a wisp of fantasy, their individual pursuits are virtually all that is left in the final week of the season.