Luis Robert Jr. Delivers Late Game-Winner as Mets Rally Past Marlins 4-2

Luis Robert Jr. drove in the go-ahead runs with a clutch two-run single in the eighth inning, helping the New York Mets defeat the Miami Marlins 4-2 on Thursday night. The comeback victory gave the Mets their fourth win in five games while ending the Marlins' three-game winning streak.

New York broke a late tie with two outs in the eighth before its bullpen closed out another important victory.

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Luis Robert Jr. Comes Through in the Eighth Inning

The game remained tied until the bottom of the eighth inning, when the Mets mounted a decisive rally.

Bo Bichette started the scoring opportunity with a two-out double, and Carson Benge followed with a single before stealing second base.

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With two runners in scoring position, Luis Robert Jr. lined a two-run single to give New York a 4-2 lead.

The hit was only Robert's fourth in 29 at-bats since returning from a three-month stint on the injured list on July 20.

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Mets Rally After Tight Pitching Duel

Both starting pitchers kept offenses in check for most of the evening.

The Mets scored first in the sixth inning when Francisco Lindor delivered an RBI single.

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Miami responded with solo home runs from Kyle Stowers and Jakob Marsee, briefly taking the lead before New York answered late.

The Mets capitalized on timely hitting in the eighth to secure the comeback victory.

Nolan McLean Continues Strong Stretch

Mets starter Nolan McLean turned in another impressive outing.

He pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing:

2 earned runs
6 strikeouts

McLean has now allowed two earned runs or fewer in 10 of his last 11 starts, continuing one of the team's most consistent pitching stretches.

Bullpen Protects the Lead

The Mets' bullpen preserved the victory after Robert's go-ahead hit.

Brooks Raley earned the win by recording five crucial outs across the seventh and eighth innings.

Closer Devin Williams picked up his 16th save, escaping a leadoff walk in the ninth inning to finish the game.

Marlins' Winning Streak Comes to an End

Miami entered the game riding a three-game winning streak after sweeping the Philadelphia Phillies.

The loss halted that momentum and left the Marlins 2½ games behind the teams currently occupying the National League's final Wild Card spots.

Despite the defeat, the Marlins received solid pitching from Eury Pérez, who allowed two runs, only one earned, while striking out six over six innings.

Rain Delay Doesn't Slow Mets' Momentum

The first pitch was delayed 66 minutes because of rain, but once play began, both teams settled into a closely contested matchup.

New York eventually found the breakthrough in the eighth inning, improving its recent form with another victory during a strong stretch.

What's Next

The Marlins and Mets continue their series Friday night. Miami is expected to start Janson Junk, while New York is scheduled to send Freddy Peralta to the mound. It could be Peralta's final start for the Mets before the upcoming trade deadline.