Overview

• Starling Marte drove in three runs to help New York build an early 5-1 advantage
• Danny Jansen’s two-run homer capped a six-run sixth inning that swung the game in Tampa Bay’s favor
• Paul Blackburn allowed four earned runs while recording just one out and Max Kranick surrendered the go-ahead runs in relief
• Rays relievers including Pete Fairbanks combined for four scoreless innings after the sixth to secure the victory
• The Mets stranded seven runners over the final four innings and suffered their first loss at Citi Field since May 28 as Tylor Megill prepares to face Drew Rasmussen next