Nick Fortes stepped up and sent a 396-foot, three-run homer soaring to left, leading the Miami Marlins to an 8-0 win over the New York Mets on Friday in Miami. This win marked the Marlins' third consecutive shutout, a feat unmatched by any other MLB team this season.
Highlights of the Game:
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Fortes went 3 for 3 with three RBIs, three runs scored, and a walk. "I'm most proud of the shutouts," he said. "It's a really cool accomplishment. It's the No. 1 priority of my job and I take a lot of pride in that."
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Jesus Luzardo shined on the mound, delivering six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts and no walks. He gave up five hits and earned his first win in eight starts. Luzardo was dominant, particularly with his changeup. "I usually lean on [the changeup] a little bit, but not as much as I did tonight," Luzardo said. "I feel like it was my go-to pitch and it got me out of a lot of bad counts and jams."
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The Marlins' offense was hot from the second inning. Right fielder Jesus Sanchez started the rally with a single, eventually scoring on Otto Lopez's sacrifice fly. Vidal Brujan and Fortes contributed with key hits, including Fortes' game-changing homer.
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Additional runs came in the sixth and eighth innings, thanks to contributions from Brujan, Bryan De La Cruz, Josh Bell, and Jake Burger. Bell grounded into a force out for a 7-0 lead, and Burger's RBI single brought in Jazz Chisholm Jr., who also made a spectacular catch in the sixth.
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Anthony Bender and Anthony Maldonado took over pitching duties from Luzardo, maintaining the shutout by allowing just one walk over the final three innings.
Despite owning MLB's worst record at 14-32, the Marlins showcased their potential with this dominant performance. Brujan, Burger, and Bell each recorded two hits. The Mets, with a record of 20-24, will look to rebound in the next game, with Luis Severino set to pitch against Marlins' left-hander Braxton Garrett at 4:10 p.m. EDT Saturday at loanDepot Park.
Designated hitter J.D. Martinez was a bright spot for the Mets, going 2 for 3 in the loss. However, the night belonged to the Marlins and their impeccable pitching and timely hitting, setting the stage for an exciting series continuation.
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