postGame: Mets 6 Marlins 2
The Mets (76–61) defeated the Marlins (69–68) today by the score of 6 to 2 in Dolphins Stadium.
For a recap, boxscore, stats, etc., go to SNY.tv.
Pedro Martinez continue his first inning struggles as he allowed two runs in the opening frame, but rebounded and settled down over his next five innings to pick up his fifth win of the season.
Despite not scoring in the first inning of today’s game, the Mets brought out the lumber against Marlins pitcher Scott Olsen. Nick Evans, David Wright and Carlos Beltran each hit solo homeruns to give the Mets an early one run lead.
It looked as if the Mets would again set the offense on cruise control the rest of the day, but were able to get to Olsen again in the seventh as they scored three runs on four hits and a walk.
In typical Jerry Manuel fashion, he mixed and matched his way through the last three innings, using five relievers.
Brian Stokes tried to make it interesting in the ninth, allowing two hits, but Jose Reyes put a stop to that with a beautiful diving catch in the hole at short to end the game.
Once again the Mets bounced back after another brutal loss the night before and perhaps put the proverbial nail in the coffin of the Marlins chances to compete for the National League East title.
The Mets will continue their eight-game road trip as they start a series versus the Wild Card leading Brewers tomorrow at 2:05 pm, with Johan Santana taking on Ben Sheets.
