Mets Outduel Marlins

     The Miami Marlins were defeated by the New York Mets 6-5 in 12 innings at loanDepot park on Friday night. It was the beginning of a seven-game homestand for the Fish. 

     New York(21-17) powered out to a 2-0 lead during the top of the first. Francisco Lindor doubled to right field for Jonathan Villar to score. Dominic Smith later drove in Lindor as he flew out to center field.

     Miami(20-24) tallied one run in the second inning and trailed 2-1. Sandy Leon connected with a sacrifice fly into center field and Adam Duvall crossed the plate. 

     The Mats got back their two-run margin in the fourth inning. Tomas Nido knocked in Smith on a double into deep left. 

     In the seventh inning, the Marlins added two runs to tie the contest 3-3. Garrett Cooper smacked a two-run homer to left field on a 1-2 pitch. Brian Anderson was able to score in front of him on the play. 

     There was no more scoring until New York broke it open in the top of the 12th. Khalil Lee doubled into the right-field corner for his first major league hit and Smith reached home. Johneshwy Fargas came up and sliced a two-run triple past a diving Duvall in right which scored Jake Hager and Lee. 

     The Fish made a valiant comeback in the bottom of the frame with two runs, however they fell short. Miguel Rojas lined a base hit into center field to score Magneuris Sierra. Jazz Chisholm Jr. would score a run when Corey Dickerson bounced into a double play.