Mets Suffer 11-8 Defeat to Marlins in Series Opener

The New York Mets faced a tough challenge on Saturday, falling to the Miami Marlins 11-8 at Citi Field. This loss marks a disappointing start to their late-week series against Miami.

Key Performances

Connor Norby played a pivotal role for the Marlins, going 1-for-2 with two walks and three RBIs. After Juan Soto tied the game with a homer, Norby responded by driving in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning, putting Miami ahead.

Norby added to the Marlins’ lead in the ninth, hitting a two-run double off Edwin Diaz to extend the gap to 11-8.

Mets Highlights

Despite the loss, the Mets showcased some offensive firepower. Francisco Lindor recorded his ninth leadoff home run of the season, while Mark Vientos made a significant impact with a three-run blast that temporarily brought the Mets back into contention.

Looking Ahead

Both teams will conclude their four-game series on Sunday at 1:40 p.m. The Mets will send RHP Kodai Senga to the mound, while the Marlins will counter with RHP Sandy Alcantara. Fans can catch the action on SNY.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.