The Mets’ offense absolutely delivered on Sunday, sparking a comeback 4-2 victory over the Giants and grabbing that series win. After being stifled to just four hits and held scoreless for seven innings, Brett Baty stepped up with a pinch-hit solo homer before Bo Bichette ripped a three-run blast to seal the deal.
Mets Riding a Streak While Marlins Fight for Position
That Sunday win against the Giants was no fluke; the Mets are coming off back-to-back series victories, also taking down the Rays. Now, they’re heading back to Florida to face the Marlins for a Labor Day matinee at loanDepot Park, kicking off at 1:10 p.m. This is the final series between these two NL East rivals, with the Marlins holding a 6-4 edge through their first ten matchups this season. The Marlins, at 72-72, are currently four games back of the Diamondbacks for the final NL Wild Card spot. Meanwhile, the Mets, sitting at 65-78, are only one game back of the Nationals for fourth place in the division.
Mets Bring Back Tong, Marlins Start Struggling Perez
Get ready for some pitching drama on Monday, because the Mets are bringing Jonah Tong back to the rotation. Tong had a brief stint earlier this season, going 1-0 with four earned runs allowed over 10 innings for a 3.60 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in late May and early June. Down in Triple-A Syracuse, he’s posted a 5-6 record with a 4.54 ERA, a 1.37 WHIP, and 126 strikeouts across 107 innings. Facing him for the Marlins is 23-year-old right-hander Eury Perez. Perez holds a 7-10 record this season with a 3.72 ERA and 1.18 WHIP over 25 starts. But here’s the kicker: his last outing against the Royals was brutal. He got hammered for six earned runs on nine hits and three walks in just 4⅔ innings. That’s a rough one to shake off heading into this series opener.
The Mets have some momentum, and with Perez coming off a tough game, this Monday matinee could be a real test for both teams right from the first pitch.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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