Mets Swim By Marlins

     The New York Mets got by the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Thursday night at Citi Field. The Mets was able to sweep the three-game series against the Marlins. 

     Both clubs scored in the first inning. Miami(55-79) started off with a solo home run by Miguel Rojas to left-center field on the first pitch of the contest. Two batters later, Jesus Aguilar knocked in Jazz Chisholm Jr. on a base hit to left field.

     New York(66-67) responded on the first pitch in the bottom of the first with a solo homer by Jonathan Villar to right field. Villar homered for the second time in three games and compiled his 17th home run of the year. 

     The Mets jumped ahead 3-2 in the fourth inning. Francisco Lindor doubled to left field which brought in Brandon Nimmo. Lindor would later score on a balk. 

     In the sixth inning, the Marlins loaded the bases. Lewis Brinson ended up with a walk and Rojas crossed the plate to tie it up 3-3. 

     New York retook the lead in the bottom of the seventh. Dominic Smith singled through the right side and Jeff McNeil scored.