The Mets jumped on top early with a three-run first inning, built a 9-run lead and coasted to a 10-4 win over the Marlins Friday night in the first game played between the division rivals this year. Francisco Lindor got the party started with a 3-run homer to center field. He also drove in a [...]
The Mets’ best hitter so far this year with runners in scoring position is Pete Alonso, who has a .350/.470/.833 line in 83 PA. It’s hard to imagine a better definition of a cleanup hitter than a guy who performs this well with RISP. Alonso was solid last year in these situations, with a 118 [...]