Luzardo Shines as Marlins Secure Third Straight Shutout Against Mets

Marlins' dominant pitching and Fortes' crucial homer lead to an 8-0 victory, extending Mets' struggles

Jesus Luzardo pitched six scoreless innings, striking out seven and allowing five hits.
Nick Fortes hit a three-run homer, contributing significantly to the Marlins' four-run second inning.
The Marlins' bullpen maintained the shutout with three scoreless innings from Anthony Bender, Burch Smith, and Anthony Maldonado.
Christian Scott of the Mets allowed four runs on seven hits in four innings in his first rocky start.
The Mets have now lost six of their last eight games, dropping to a 20-24 record.