Robert Jr. Drives in Two as Mets Edge Marlins 4-2

Turning Point in the Eighth

The New York Mets secured a narrow victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Citi Field, thanks to a decisive offensive burst in the final innings. Robert Jr. provided the catalyst for the win with a two-run single in the eighth inning, breaking a tie and propelling the Mets past their opponents, 4-2.

The game remained tightly contested through the middle frames. Miami took an early lead in the fourth inning when Stowers launched a home run to right field, measuring 368 feet. This solo shot gave the Marlins a 1-0 advantage that held until the sixth inning.

Miami’s lead was short-lived. In the bottom of the sixth, the Mets answered with two runs. Lindor singled to right field, driving in Alvarez to tie the game at 1-1. Shortly after, Lindor crossed the plate on a fielding error by Miami third baseman Pauley, while Bichette advanced to second. The error allowed Lindor to score, giving the Mets a 2-1 lead.

Miami responded in the seventh inning. Marsee homered to right center, a 385-foot shot that tied the game at 2-2. The matchup remained deadlocked until the eighth inning, when Robert Jr. singled to left field. The hit allowed Bichette and Benge to score from second and third base, respectively. Robert Jr. advanced to second on the play, extending the Mets' advantage to 4-2.

Pitching Performance

Miami Marlins starter Eury Perez pitched six innings, allowing three hits and one earned run while striking out six batters. He was supported by relief pitchers Lake Bachar, Michael Petersen, and John King. Petersen took the loss after allowing two earned runs in 0.2 innings of work, bringing his record to 1-2.

For the Mets, Nolan McLean worked 6.1 innings, giving up six hits and two earned runs with six strikeouts. Brooks Raley earned the win by pitching 1.2 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out one batter. Devin Williams closed the game with a perfect inning, striking out two batters and issuing one walk to secure his 16th save.

Final Notes

The game was played before a crowd of 25,774 at Citi Field in Queens, New York. The result leaves the New York Mets with a record of 47-63 and the Miami Marlins at 55-55.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816322