Miami Marlins vs New York Mets

Another South Florida team that is in a desperation mode for wins in order to make the playoffs is the Miami Marlins. They put on a show at the weekend sweeping the NL East Champion Atlanta Braves putting them back into a Wild Card spot but need to continue that form with just eight games remaining in the season. They welcomed NL East rivals the New York Mets to loanDepot Park for a three-game series.

Game 1: Marlins 1-2 Mets

Edward Cabrera vs Jose Butto

Jeff McNeil hits tie-breaking homer in the 9th to give the Mets the series opening 2-1 victory.

Game 2: Marlins 4-3 Mets

Braxton Garrett vs Joey Lucchesi

Walk-off for the Marlins provided by Jake Burger in the bottom of the 9th making the series even with a 4-3 victory.

Game 3: Marlins 3-8 Mets

Eury Perez vs Kodai Senga

Senga goes six innings as well as Mark Vientos homering twice to give the Mets the 8-3 victory and series victory.

Next up for the Miami Marlins is a weekend home series welcoming the Milwaukee Brewers to loanDepot Park.

Written by: Daniel Torres

Miami Marlins vs New York Mets