NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Michael Conforto homered twice, Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil hit two-run shots and the surging New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 7-2 Wednesday to complete a four-game sweep.
The Mets took another early lead and posted their sixth straight victory, winning for the 13th time in 14 games. New York has swept the last-place Marlins three times this season.
Steven Matz (7-7) won again at Citi Field, helping New York stay in the thick of the NL wild-card race. He is 5-0 with an 2.14 ERA in 10 starts at home this year.