The New York Mets continued their surge with an emphatic offensive performance Sunday, routing the Miami Marlins 10-1 to complete a three game sweep at Citi Field and extend their winning streak to four games.
Powered by a grand slam from Juan Soto and a leadoff home run from rookie Carson Benge, the Mets piled up 25 runs over the three game series after managing just two runs during a sweep in Miami the previous weekend.
Benge wasted little time setting the tone, launching the first pitch he saw over the fence for his first career leadoff homer. The rookie became the first Mets rookie to hit a leadoff home run since Kirk Nieuwenhuis accomplished the feat against Tampa Bay on June 14, 2012.
The blast also added another chapter to an unusual Mets accomplishment this season. Benge joined Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, and Bo Bichette as Mets players with leadoff home runs in 2026, making New York just the third team in Major League Baseball history to have four different players hit a leadoff homer before the club’s 60th game of the season. The others were the 2007 Tampa Bay Rays and the 2025 New York Yankees.
The Mets kept the pressure on throughout the afternoon. Marcus Semien connected for a two-run homer in the second inning, while Luis Torrens delivered a two-run single with two outs in the fourth to stretch the lead.
The game broke open in the sixth inning when New York sent 10 batters to the plate and scored five runs. Soto provided the knockout blow, crushing a grand slam to cap the rally and give the Mets their first grand slam of the season.
For Soto, the homer was his 13th of the year and continued a torrid stretch at the plate. Seven of his 13 home runs have come in the past 10 games, and nine have been hit over his last 15 contests. It was also the third grand slam of his major league career.
While the offense stole the headlines, rookie right-hander Nolan McLean battled through five innings to earn the victory. McLean surrendered just one run despite issuing a career-high five walks. The outing continued a recent stretch of inconsistency for the rookie, who has posted a 9.00 ERA with nine walks over his last three starts after opening the season with a 2.92 ERA and only 15 walks through his first nine appearances.
David Peterson, recently moved to the bullpen, provided stability after McLean’s departure. The left-hander allowed just one hit across four scoreless innings to record the first regular-season save of his major league career.
Miami’s lone run came in the fourth inning on an RBI double by Owen Caissie.
The Marlins were already short-handed before first pitch after scheduled starter Janson Junk was placed on the injured list with right shin inflammation. Opener John King absorbed the loss after allowing two runs in 1 2/3 innings. Miami cycled through seven pitchers during the game, including third baseman Javier Sanoja, who tossed a perfect eighth inning.
The defeat was the fifth straight for the Marlins, who finished May with an 11-18 record and continue to search for answers on both sides of the ball.
With the victory, the Mets moved ahead of Miami and into fourth place in the National League East.
The Marlins continue their nine-game road trip Monday when right-hander Sandy Alcantara (3-4, 4.66 ERA) starts against right-hander Cade Cavalli (3-3, 3.62 ERA) and the Washington Nationals.
The Mets begin a six game West Coast swing Monday night as right-hander Austin Warren (1-1, 1.40 ERA) opens a bullpen game against right-hander Emerson Hancock (4-2, 2.78 ERA) and the Seattle Mariners.
