Marlins Zip By Mets

     The New York Mets lost to the Miami Marlins 4-2 on Tuesday night at loanDepot park. The Fish will conclude their seven-game opening homestand tomorrow with a winning record. Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara picked up his first victory since September 3, 2023. 

     Miami(4-2) jumped ahead 2-0 in the bottom of the first on a two-run homer by Kyle Stowers to center field on a 1-0 pitch. It was the first home run of the year for him. 

     New York(2-3) was able to even it up 2-2 with one run in the second and one run in the third inning. Brandon Nimmo blasted a solo home run over the right-field wall on a 2-1 count during the top of the second. 

     The Marlins regained the lead 4-2 in the bottom of the fourth. Graham Pauley doubled to left-center field gap which scored Griffin Conine and Jonah Bride.