A Strong Start, but a Tough Finish for the Mets
Hey fellow Mets fans, what a rollercoaster of emotions this game was! We kicked things off with a bang in the top of the 1st inning, thanks to our star Francisco Lindor smashing a homer to right-center
! That shot had the crowd in awe at 392 feet. Then, the dynamic duo of Juan Soto and Pete Alonso made it happen again; Soto's single, steal, and Alonso's power double got us up 2-0! Pitching Woes in the 5th Inning
Despite our solid start
, the 5th inning was a tough one. Our pitching just couldn't hold up against the Marlins' surge. Heriberto Hernandez's triple cleared the bases, leveling the score. Then, Connor Norby delivered the crushing blow with a 422-foot homer, driving in two more runs. It was a heartbreaker to see our early lead reversed, with the Marlins jumping ahead 6-2 by the end of the inning 
.Missed Opportunities
It seemed like we just couldn't regain the momentum. Pete Alonso and Mark Vientos had us hoping with opportunities late in the game, but we couldn't push another run across. It was a frustrating series of groundouts and flyouts with nothing to show for it. The Marlins' defense and relievers were impenetrable.
Looking Ahead
Even though we didn't pull off a win, let's not forget the incredible work by Lindor and Soto today. We've got the passion and talent; it's just about finding that consistency. Let’s keep cheering for our boys in the upcoming games! Let's go Mets!
Scoreboard for Mets @ Marlins (September 26th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |