Robert’s Eighth-Inning Single Lifts Mets to 4-2 Win Over Marlins

Overview

• Luis Robert Jr. delivered a two-run single in the eighth inning to break a 2-2 tie and secure the Mets’ 4-2 victory over the Marlins on Thursday night.
• Nolan McLean turned in another quality start, working into the sixth and striking out six while allowing two runs, extending his run of effective outings.
• Marlins starter Eury Pérez matched McLean with six strong innings, giving up two runs and six strikeouts as the game unfolded as a pitchers’ duel.
• Brooks Raley worked the seventh and eighth to earn the win and Devin Williams recorded the save, and the result sharpens attention on trade-deadline moves with Freddy Peralta expected to start Friday and Raley viewed as a possible trade candidate.
• The win gives the Mets four victories in five games and highlights a young starting staff that offers optimism for the franchise as roster decisions and potential trades loom before Monday’s deadline.