Mets 10, Marlins 4 (Citi Field, Queens, NY)
Mets Record: 29-37
Mets Streak: W1
Mets Last 10: 7-3
Winning Pitcher: David Peterson (2-0)
Losing Pitcher: Braxton Garrett (2-2)
Seat On The Korner: TYRONE TAYLOR
We select the star of the game and virtually invite him to a Seat on the Korner, just as Ralph Kiner used to do for his studio postgame show on WOR-channel 9 broadcasts in the early decades of the Mets.
In tonight's Mets victory, numerous players deserved recognition, but the spotlight was firmly on Tyrone Taylor. When a player achieves a remarkable performance like going 4-for-5 at the plate, they inevitably earn the spotlight. Taylor's stellar night marked the second time in his career he accomplished a 4 hit night, a feat that included three singles and one double. This outstanding performance not only highlighted his exceptional batting skills but also played a crucial role in the team's triumph, solidifying his seat on the Korner.
Need To Know
David Peterson made his seventh start (eight games)of his career against the Marlins...He is now 3-2 with a 2.69 ERA (12 ER/40.0 IP) in those games with 15 walks and 40 strikeouts...In five games (four starts) against the Marlins at Citi Field, Peterson is 3-0 with a 2.21 ERA (6 ER/24.1 IP) with 10 walks and 19 strikeouts.
LHP Braxton Garrett entered tonight’s game in search of his first career win vs. the Mets, he is 0-3 in 9 career games (8 starts) with a 5.22 ERA (24 ER/41.1 IP).
Prior to the game the Marlins returned from rehab and reinstated RHP JT Chargois from the 60-day Injured List; he made his first appearance of the season as he began the year on the Injured List with neck spasms.
The Mets are in a stretch of eight straight games against the NL East...The team is 5-2 in that stretch...Overall, the Mets are 10-10 against the NL East.The Mets went 25-27 against the East last year .
The Mets are now 14-22 at Citi Field this year.
Manager Carlos Mendoza continues to try and find a winning combination continued to tinker with the lineup here is the new-look lineup against the Marlins tonight: SS Francisco Lindor CF Harrison Bader DH J.D. Martinez 1B Pete Alonso RF Starling Marte LF Tyrone Taylor 3B Mark Vientos C Francisco Alvarez 2B Jeff McNeil. The revamped lineup paid off instantly as Lindor led off with a double and Harrison Bader drove him home with a Home Run.
Francisco Lindor put the icing on the cake, or the Tartar Sauce on the Fish and Chips, with his 11th home run of the season, and his 300th Career RBI as a Met. It was also the Mets third home run of the game, matching a season high.
Turning Point
After taking an early lead in the first inning with a score of 2-0, David Peterson gave back the lead to the Marlins in the top of the third inning. However, aided by some dreadful defense from the Marlins, the Mets stormed back in the bottom of the third with a three-run rally. It all began when Tyrone Taylor singled on a sharp line drive to left fielder Bryan De La Cruz. Mark Vientos then reached on a fielding error by third baseman Emmanuel Rivera, advancing Taylor to second. Francisco Alvarez followed with an RBI single, driving in Taylor and moving Vientos to second. A wild pitch by Marlins' pitcher Braxton Garrett advanced Vientos to third and Alvarez to second. Jeff McNeil then reached on another error, this time by second baseman Otto Lopez, allowing Vientos to score and putting Alvarez on third. Francisco Lindor hit a fielder's choice, but Alvarez was out at home, and McNeil advanced to second. Harrison Bader popped out to second baseman Otto Lopez. Finally, J.D. Martinez delivered a sharp line drive single to center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr., scoring McNeil and bringing Lindor to third. The inning ended with Pete Alonso grounding out to shortstop Tim Anderson, but the damage was done. The Mets had regained the lead, making it 5-2.
Three Keys
A Much Bader Start
Carlos Mendoza made a strategic change to his starting lineup by moving Harrison Bader to the number two spot, and the decision paid off immediately. In the bottom of the first inning, after Francisco Lindor led off with a double over Jazz Chisolm JR's head, Bader capitalized on the opportunity by hitting a two-run homer, his fourth of the year, driving Lindor home and giving the team an early lead.
Starling Hits One to The Marte Deck
Starling Marte has been on a tear recently, batting an impressive .467 over his last nine games with 15 hits in 33 at-bats. During this hot streak, he has scored seven runs, hit one double, two triples, and one home run, while driving in eight runs. Additionally, Marte has drawn three walks and stolen two bases. His fifth-inning home run, which marked his seventh of the season, was particularly remarkable, featuring an exit velocity of 106.4 mph and traveling 434 feet. This performance underscores Marte's valuable contributions to his team's success.
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Great Penmanship Dedneil !
One night before Edwin Diaz's anticipated recall from the injured list, Dedneil Nunez delivered a compelling performance, making a strong case for his place on the roster. In a dominant outing, Nunez pitched 2.1 innings without allowing a single hit or walk. His command on the mound was evident as he struck out five of the seven batters he faced, showcasing his potential to be a valuable asset to the team. This stellar performance underscored Nunez's readiness and skill, making a notable impression ahead of Diaz's return.
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