The Mets’ bats came alive in a big way on Monday night, launching a relentless offensive assault that overwhelmed the Marlins. Francisco Lindor set the tone early with a leadoff home run in the first inning, his third of the season and a continuation of his hot streak atop the lineup. It was the fifth straight game in which he led off with a hit, proving once again why he remains one of the most dynamic table-setters in baseball.
Pete Alonso provided the muscle in the middle of the order, going 2-for-4 with four RBIs, including a clutch two-run double in the sixth inning that helped blow the game open. Alonso’s discipline and power at the plate have been key to the Mets’ early success, and he now leads the team with 15 RBIs on the season. Starling Marte also delivered in key moments, knocking in two runs with a line drive single that capped off a four-run fifth inning rally.
Brandon Nimmo was another standout performer, ripping an RBI double down the right field line to break a 2-2 tie in the fifth. That hit sparked a momentum shift the Marlins couldn’t recover from. The Mets finished with 12 hits in total, with every starter reaching base at least once—an encouraging sign of balanced production throughout the lineup.
On the mound, Clay Holmes made his first start since 2018 and delivered a surprisingly dominant performance. The veteran right-hander struck out a career-high 10 batters in 5 1/3 innings, mixing his power sinker with a sharp slider to keep Marlins hitters off balance. While he did surrender a pair of runs, Holmes exited to a standing ovation and earned his first win as a starter in nearly seven years.
The Marlins tried to mount a late-game comeback, scoring three runs in the eighth inning to briefly cut the Mets’ lead to 8-5. But New York quickly answered in the bottom of the frame, tacking on two more insurance runs to seal the game. The bullpen held strong, with Jake Diekman and Brooks Raley combining to shut the door in the final two innings.
The win pushes the Mets’ record to 8-3, continuing their impressive start to the 2025 season. With the offense firing on all cylinders and the pitching staff stepping up, they look every bit like contenders in the early going. The two teams will meet again Tuesday night as the Mets look to keep their streak alive.
