Monday, August 2, 2021

Marlins Outduel Mets

     The Miami Marlins downed the New York Mets 6-3 at loanDepot park on Monday night. The win snapped the Marlins four-game losing streak. 
     Miami(45-61) rocketed out to a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Lewis Brinson smacked a grand-slam homer to right field on a 2-1 pitch. Jazz Chisholm Jr., Miguel Rojas and Jesus Aguilar scored in front of him on the play. 
     New York(55-50) cut into the deficit in the next two innings. Javier Baez scored on a Jesus Luzardo wild pitch. Luzardo made his Marlins debut after being acquired from the Oakland A's. Brandon Drury then doubled into left field and J.D. Davis crossed the plate. 
     In the third inning, the Mets made it 4-3. Pete Alonso blasted a solo home run to left field on a 1-1 count for his 24th homer of the year. 
     The Marlins responded in the bottom of third to get a two-run gap. Isan Diaz doubled to right field and Brinson reached home. 

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