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Norby Lifts Marlins Past Mets 11-8 After Soto’s Two Homers

The defeat tightened New York’s playoff race, highlighting rotation volatility despite steady relief from newly recalled Chris Devenski.

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Josh Lowe of the Tampa Bay Rays rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Greg Fiume/Getty Images/TNS)
Aug 30, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Jackson Chourio (11) celebrates with team mates in the duout after hitting a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the ninth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • David Peterson allowed a career-high eight runs in two-plus innings as Miami jumped to an 8-2 lead at Citi Field.
  • Juan Soto went deep twice, including a two-run shot in the sixth that tied the game, and also drew two walks and stole two bases.
  • Connor Norby delivered a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the seventh and a two-run double in the ninth, producing three late RBIs for Miami.
  • The Mets finalized a bullpen shuffle before the game, recalling Chris Devenski and designating José Castillo for assignment; Devenski threw three hitless innings.
  • New York fell to 73-63, sits 5.5 games behind the NL East lead, and saw its wild-card cushion narrow after stranding late chances, including a leadoff triple in the seventh.