The New York Mets made history last night, putting on an offensive show in Miami as they set a new franchise record with 19 runs in a dominant win over the Marlins. The bats came alive from top to bottom, with nearly every starter contributing to the blowout.
Francisco Lindor stayed hot at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBIs, and three runs scored. Pete Alonso reminded everyone why he’s still the heart of the Mets’ lineup, launching his 32nd homer of the season while driving in four. Brandon Nimmo set the tone at the top of the order, collecting two hits, scoring twice, and adding a pair of RBIs. Starling Marte chipped in with a three-hit night, while Francisco Álvarez added three RBIs of his own.
But the spotlight also belonged to 21-year-old Jonah Tong, who made his long-awaited MLB debut on the mound. The right-hander looked composed under the bright lights, allowing just one run on three hits across five innings while striking out six. His lone blemish was a solo shot by Jazz Chisholm Jr., but otherwise, Tong gave the Mets exactly what they needed, steady pitching to back up an explosive offense.
The bullpen took it from there, and with such a big cushion, they did their job without much stress. Sean Reid-Foley tossed two scoreless innings, striking out three, before Danny Young and Reed Garrett each worked clean frames to close it out. It was a solid night for the relief corps, giving manager Carlos Mendoza some confidence in his middle-to-late options moving forward.
By the seventh inning, the Mets had already piled on 15 runs, and they didn’t take their foot off the gas. Mark Vientos capped the night with a towering three-run homer, sealing the record-breaking performance.
With the win, the Mets not only etched their name in franchise history but also sent a clear message to the rest of the division: their offense is clicking at the right time.