Alonso's homer not enough, Mets lose to Marlins

MIAMI — Pete Alonso hit his 33rd home run but the New York Mets could not erase an early deficit and lost 6-3 to the Miami Marlins on Friday night.

New York, which began the day clinging to a half-game lead in the NL East over Atlanta, squandered a pair of good scoring chances by grounding into double plays.

The defending World Series champion Braves played later in Seattle, looking to take sole possession of first place for the first time all season. The only day this year the Mets did not hold at least a share of the division lead was April 11.

"It's that time of year, a lot of us can hit that wall," Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor said. "We have to find a way to break through the wall and…