Game result and context
New York Mets defeat Miami Marlins 7-5 in 2026 regular season matchup
The New York Mets built an early lead with three home runs and held off a late Miami Marlins rally to win 7-5. The victory moves the Mets to 67-78, while the Marlins fall to 72-74.
Final result
The New York Mets defeated the Miami Marlins 7-5 on September 8, 2026. The Mets scored seven runs on three home runs, while the Marlins responded with five runs across the sixth and ninth innings.
How the game changed
New York established control early, scoring two runs in the first inning, three in the second, and one in the third to build a 6-0 lead. Francisco Lindor hit a solo home run in the first, followed by a three-run shot from Juan Soto in the second and a solo home run by Brett Baty in the third. Miami attempted a comeback in the sixth inning, scoring four runs to narrow the gap, but the Mets added an insurance run in the fifth and held the Marlins to a single run in the ninth to secure the win.
Key performances
Juan Soto led the Mets' offense, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs. Francisco Lindor and Brett Baty also contributed home runs. For the Marlins, Jakob Marsee recorded three hits in four at-bats with one RBI, and Jared Serna added two hits and one RBI. On the mound for Miami, Dax Fulton provided 3.0 innings of relief, striking out four batters without allowing an earned run.
Season and playoff context
Following this game, the New York Mets hold a 67-78 record and sit fourth in their division, 18.0 games back. Their wild-card elimination number stands at 6. The Miami Marlins move to 72-74, placing them third in their division, 13.5 games back. The Marlins' division elimination number is 3, with a wild-card elimination number of 10.