CBS · Jul 21, 2024
Mets go 1 for 8 with runners in scoring position, fall to Marlins
MIAMI -- Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a three-run homer, Jake Burger also went deep and the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Sunday.
Vidal Bruján had his second career three-hit game for the National League-worst Marlins, who are 5-4 against the NL East rival Mets this season.
Declan Cronin (2-2) threw 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief against his hometown team. A.J. Puk and Calvin Faucher blanked the Mets for an inning apiece before Tanner Scott closed with a perfect ninth for his 16th save.
Miami's Nick Fortes committed three throwing errors, a first by a catcher in club history.
The Mets struck out 14 times and went 1 for 8 with runners in scoring position.