Mets Get Doubleheader Sweep Of Marlins

     The Miami Marlins were swept in a twin bill by the New York Mets at Citi Field on Tuesday night as they lost 2-1 in the second game of a doubleheader. The Mets took the first game by a score of 5-2. The Marlins have now lost seven consecutive contests. 

     Miami(64-93) got out to a 1-0 lead during the top of the second. Jesus Sanchez powered a solo home run to right field on the first pitch. 

     In the fifth inning, New York(75-82) evened it up 1-1. Kevin Pillar singled into left field and Jonathan Villar scored.

     The Mets picked up the victory in extra innings during the bottom of the ninth. James McCann grounded into a fielder's choice to the pitcher and Javier Baez crossed the plate.