Marlins 4 Mets 2 (Loan Depot Park, Miami, FL)
Mets record: 50-48
Mets streak: Lost 1
WP - Declan Cronin (2-2)
LP - Christian Scott (0-3)
SV - Tanner Scott (16)
Seat on the Korner: Jazz Chisholm Jr.
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.
Despite growing speculation that the Marlins will trade Jazz Chisholm Jr. at the upcoming trade deadline in nine days, Chisholm delivered a standout performance that could boost his stock even further. According to reports from the Miami Herald, the Marlins who have already traded Luis Arraez and are likely to trade free-agent-to-be closer Tanner Scott before the deadline. As the team's best position player, Chisholm showcased his value with a stellar 2-for-4 day at the plate, including a crucial three-run home run and three RBIs. His performance was instrumental in the Marlins' victory and highlighted his importance to the team, potentially increasing his appeal to other clubs as the trade deadline approaches as well as earning him a seat on the korner.
Need to Know
With the loss this afternoon, the Mets dropped back to two games above .500, The Mets were a season-low 11 games under .500 on June 2 (24-35) Since then, the Mets have gone 26-13.
Brandon Nimmo moved to the two spot for the first time on June 13 vs. Miami. He has appeared in 31 games in the two-hole and the Mets are 20-11 in that span...Nimmo is batting .291 (35-120) with 27 runs, seven doubles, nine home runs, 31 RBI, 19 walks, three steals when batting second this season. He has safely reached base in 29 of his last 30 games. He has collected 63 RBI in 92 games this year. He recorded a career- high 68 RBI in 152 games last season.
J.D. Martinez, a native of Miami, is a .296 (16-54) hitter with four runs, four doubles, two home runs, 12 RBI and nine walks in 13 career games at loanDepot park.
The Mets are in the midst of 18 straight games against teams who currently have records below .500...The team is 10-7 in this stretch...The Mets are 32-23 this season when facing a team with a record below .500.
The Mets are 17-14 against the National League East this season.The Mets have won 13 of their last 19 games against the division.The Mets went 25-27 against the NL East in 2023.
The Marlins and Mets have now played nine games against each other this season series, The Marlins now lead the series 5-4 in the first nine matchups. Miami has already surpassed their win total vs. New York (NL) from 2023, when they went 4-9 against them. All-time, the Fish are 240-282 against the Mets, including a 126-133 record at home.
Jim Leyland, who led the 1997 Marlins to the franchise's first World Series title, was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in today's ceremony in Cooperstown, N.Y. Leyland was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Era Committee, which is composed of seven Hall of Fame members, six long-time baseball executives, and three media members/historians.
Turning Point
Jazz goes Yard.
The bottom of the fourth inning marked a dramatic turning point in the game between the Marlins and the Mets. Trailing 1-0, the Marlins had been held scoreless for 13 consecutive innings, dating back to the 8th inning of Friday night's game.
The inning began with Xavier Edwards singling on a ground ball to second baseman Jose Iglesias. Vidal Bruján followed with a line drive single to left fielder Brandon Nimmo, advancing Edwards to second. Nick Fortes then executed a sacrifice bunt, moving Edwards to third and Bruján to second.
With runners in scoring position, Jazz Chisholm Jr. stepped up to the plate and delivered the decisive moment of the game. Chisholm crushed a three-run home run to right center field, his 13th of the season, driving in Edwards and Bruján to put the Marlins ahead 3-1. This three-run homer not only gave the Marlins the lead but also shifted the momentum firmly in their favor.
Three Keys
7-8 Set The Table
One of the keys to the game was the outstanding performance of the Marlins' 7-8 hitters, who accounted for more than 50% of the team's hits. Xavier Edwards, the Mineola, NY native, went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored, showcasing his ability to get on base and set the table for the heart of the lineup. Vidal Bruján was equally impressive, going 3-for-4 with a run scored. Their combined 5-for-9 performance not only provided crucial baserunners but also kept the pressure on the Mets' pitching staff, ultimately contributing significantly to the Marlins' 4-2 victory.
Grimace Can't Stop the (Ham)Burger
One of the turning points of the season was the night the McDonald's mascot, Grimace, threw out the ceremonial first pitch. Following that event, the Mets reeled off a seven-game win streak. However, Grimace was no match for Jake Burger, who added an important insurance run in the 7th inning off Adrian Houser, giving the Marlins a 4-2 lead that held up for the win.
Nick Fortes with the Hat Trick
Marlins catcher Nick Fortes had a rough game defensively, committing three unique errors that nearly handed the game to the Mets. The first of these errors occurred in the top of the fourth inning and played a crucial role in the Mets' first run. Here's how the inning unfolded:
The inning began with J.D. Martinez flying out to left fielder Bryan De La Cruz for the first out. Pete Alonso then singled on a ground ball to center fielder Vidal Bruján, followed by Mark Vientos hitting a line drive single to left fielder Bryan De La Cruz, moving Alonso to second.
With runners on first and second, Fortes attempted a pickoff at first base, but his throw went awry, resulting in a throwing error that allowed Alonso to advance to third .This error set the stage for Luis Torrens, who hit a sacrifice fly to left field, allowing Alonso to score and giving the Mets a 1-0 lead.
Nick Fortes' defensive struggles continued in the top of the fifth inning, contributing to another Mets run. The inning began with Harrison Bader reaching second base on a throwing error by Fortes, his second of the game. This mistake immediately put the Mets in a scoring position.
Francisco Lindor then struck out looking for the first out. Brandon Nimmo walked, placing runners on first and second. J.D. Martinez followed with a sharp line drive single to left fielder Bryan De La Cruz, driving in Bader and moving Nimmo to second. This RBI single brought the Mets within one run, making the score 3-2 in favor of the Marlins.
Pete Alonso then grounded into a force out, with third baseman Jake Burger throwing to second baseman Xavier Edwards to get Martinez out at second. Alonso reached first, and Nimmo advanced to third. Declan Cronin, who had replaced Trevor Rogers on the mound, managed to escape further trouble by striking out Mark Vientos swinging to end the inning. Despite Cronin's efforts, Fortes' second error played a significant role in allowing the Mets to score another run.
Nick Fortes' defensive woes culminated with a third and final error in the top of the seventh inning, which was reminiscent of a little league mistake. The inning began with Francisco Lindor singling sharply to left fielder Bryan De La Cruz. Brandon Nimmo then struck out on a foul tip, followed by J.D. Martinez striking out swinging, putting two outs on the board.
With Pete Alonso at the plate, a balk by the pitcher allowed Lindor to advance to second. Then, in a moment of confusion and poor execution, Fortes committed a throwing error on a routine throw back to the pitcher. This error allowed Lindor to advance to third base.
A.J. Puk, who had replaced Declan Cronin on the mound, managed to settle things down by getting Alonso to ground out of of his foot to second baseman Xavier Edwards, who threw to first baseman Josh Bell for the final out of the inning. However, Fortes' little league-type error was another glaring example of his defensive struggles throughout the game, which significantly impacted the Mets' ability to stay competitive, however the Mets left 9 men on base going 1 for 8 with runners in scoring position which underscored their inability to take advantage of Nick Fortes tough day.
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