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4/7/2025 Box Score: Mets 2 Marlins 0
Francisco Lindor#- SS 3 for 4; 1 run; Juan Soto- RF 2 for 3; double; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; Pete Alonso- 1B 2 for 4; double; Brandon Nimmo*- LF 0 for 4; Mark Vientos- 3B 0 for 1; 3 walks; Jose Siri- PR 0 for 0; 1 run; Stolen Base; Brett Baty*- 3B 0 for 0; Jesse Winkler- DH 0 for 4; 1 K; Tyrone Taylor- CF 2 for 4; 1 RBI; 1 K; caught stealing; Luisangel Acuña- 2B 0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Hayden Senger- C 0 for 4; 1 K; Kodai Senga- (W, 1-1) 5 innings; no runs; 5 hits; 2 walks; 4 Ks; Danny Young*- (H, 2) 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 K; José Buttó- (H, 1) 2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Ryne Stanek- (S, 1) 1 inning; no runs; 1 K;
Mets 2 Marlins 0 Post Game Notes - 4/7/2025
- Mets:
- Won their fifth straight game of the season and have won each of their first four home games...Have allowed two or fewer runs in four straight games, their longest such streak since September 15 - September 18, 2024.
- Eight of the Mets’ 10 games this season have been decided by two runs or less (5-3).
- For the sixth time in franchise history and first time in 10 seasons, the Mets have won their first four games at home (also: 1985, 1988, 2005, 2012 and 2015).
- The Mets have gone 7-3 or better in their first 10 games for the 14th time in franchise history...It ties their fifth-best record through the first 10 games of a season, only trailing their 9-1 record in 2018 and 8-2 record in 1972, 1985 and 2006.
- With their shutout tonight, the Mets have pitched to a major league-leading 1.72 ERA (17 ER/89.0 IP) this season...It is the second-best mark in franchise history through the team’s first 10 games of a season, trailing only the 1968 team (1.67)...Mets pitchers have also collected 92 strikeouts this season, which is the seventh-most strikeouts through the team’s first 10 games in a season (108K in 2021, 107K in 2018, 106K in 2022, 103K in 2024, 101K in 2019 and 98K in 2017).
- Kodai Senga:
- Earned his first win of the season after pitching 5.0 scoreless innings and striking out four batters...It is his fourth career game where he went at least 5.0 innings and didn’t allow a run (Last: 9/14/23 vs. Arizona).
- Francisco Lindor:
- Singled in each of his first three at-bats, including a bunt single in the third...Has hit safely in six straight games and tallied his first multi-hit game of the season.
- With his third hit of the night, a single to left in the fifth inning, Lindor has totaled 1,500 career hits...He is the 24th active player to reach the milestone...Is one of nine players to record 1,500+ hits since 2015.
- Mark Vientos: Reached base three times for the first time this season after recording a career-high three walks...It is the 19th time in his career he has been on base at least three times in a game.
- Pete Alonso: Has a slash line of .364/.467/.846 with three doubles, three home runs, 11 RBI and six runs over his last seven games...Has reached base safely multiple times in five of those seven games, including four multi-hit efforts.
- Juan Soto: Hit an RBI double in the third inning to give the Mets a 1-0 lead...He has now reached base safely in each of his first 10 games as a Met, a career-high season-opening streak...His 10-game streak is currently tied for the third longest season-opening on-base streak in the majors this season.
- Tyrone Taylor: Singled home a run in the eighth inning to increase the Mets lead to 2-0...It was his first RBI of the season.
- Ryne Stanek: Picked up his first career save as a Met.
NY Post: Mets continue pitching dominance in shutout win over Marlins. "The Mets lugged baseball’s best ERA into play and smothered it even further with a 2-0 shutout of the Marlins in front of 28,630 shivering fans at Citi Field on Monday for a fifth straight win. Kodai Senga, Danny Young, José Buttó and Ryne Stanek combined for a seven-hitter that made Marlins batters look overmatched — just like the Blue Jays often looked overmatched, as did the Marlins last week, as did the Astros in the season-opening series."
Brian Joura Mets360: "After throwing 32 pitches on Saturday, Butto was able to come in and throw two scoreless innings – something he probably wouldn’t be able to do last year in his first year as a reliever. After pitching back-to-back days, Edwin Diaz wasn’t available. Ryne Stanek pitched a 1-2-3 ninth to earn his first save as a Met."
Tim Healey Newsday: Francisco Lindor reaches 1,500-hit
milestone in Mets' win over Marlins. “Lindor’s latest round number offered an
opportunity to wonder: Might the Hall of Fame be in his future?... How he fares
in the back half — including the last seven years of his guaranteed contract
with the Mets — will determine his fate.”
Abbey Mastracco NY Daily News: Mets arms continue dominantstart to season in shutout victory over Marlins. “Facing the Marlins for the second time in a
week, the Mets (7-3) avoided facing ace Sandy Alcantara, with the 2022 Cy Young
Award winner having been added to the paternity list earlier in the day.
Valente Bellozo, a soft-tossing journeyman, took his place, proving tough to
hit, but for different reasons than the fireballing Alcantara. His velocity
topped out at just 91.7 MPH, but he induced weak contact with his four-seam
fastball and cutter.”
David Lennon Newsday: How Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s new deal
might keep Pete Alonso with Mets. “…taking the other top free agent off the
board in early April — and putting a price tag on him — finally established a
market value that previously was difficult to grasp a few months back. Plus
just as Guerrero was always a perfect fit in Toronto as a perennial MVP
candidate both homegrown and Canadian, Alonso has a similarly deep connection
to the Mets.”
Mets YouTube Channel: Met 2 Marlins 0 Game Highlights 4/7/25
Watch: Francisco Lindor, Carlos Mendoza Post Game Reactions 4/7/25
"We want to win as many as we can. I know it's early, but it's really important to get off to a good start."
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 8, 2025
Ryne Stanek catches up with @SteveGelbs after getting his first-career save in the Mets' win over the Marlins! pic.twitter.com/d5rf5tD60Q
"The bullpen's doing a great job, not only the guys that threw today but the whole staff in general. They put us in the best position for us to win."
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 8, 2025
- Kodai Senga on the Mets' bullpen pic.twitter.com/DQNr6gBgfG
#BLUNTTHOUGHTS
— Hector in Washington Heights (@HHec13) April 8, 2025
METS 2 MARLINS 0 BOT 8
Big hit by Taylor..
Siri keeps impacting the game with his legs..#LGM pic.twitter.com/I9Sjdy4qNX
PRESS RELEASE: METS-MARLINS GAME MOVED TO 4:10 P.M. "The New York Mets announced that Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins has been moved to 4:10 p.m. due to weather. Gates will open at 3:10 p.m. and parking lots will open at 2:40 p.m.
Mets Calendar Classics: April 8 "The 1969 Opening Day loss to the expansion Expos, Michael Conforto's walk-off HBP, Joe Torre and Dave Kingman shine in Mets debut, George Foster makes his Mets debut in 1982 and Max Scherzer's first game as a Met."
Mets Defeat Marlins 2-0
- Mets continue pitching dominance in shutout win over Marlins (New York Post)
- Francisco Lindor reaches 1,500-hit milestone in Mets' win over Marlins (Newsday)
- Mets arms continue dominant start to season in shutout victory over Marlins (New York Daily News)
- Juan Soto’s RBI double leads Mets over Marlins 2-0 for 5-game winning streak (AP)
David Stearns News:
- Mets' David Stearns waiting for Brett Baty, Luisangel Acuna to figure it out (Newsday)
- David Stearns looking for Mets’ Brett Baty or Luisangel Acuña to ‘step up’ (New York Daily News)
- Mets’ David Stearns to slumping infield pair: It’s time to ‘step up’ (NJ.com)
- Mets’ David Stearns remaining patient with team’s utility role (SI.com)
Pete Alonso News:
- How could Vlad Jr.'s contract impact Alonso this offseason? (MLB)
- How Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s new deal might keep Pete Alonso with Mets (Newsday)
- How Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s contract affects Mets’ Pete Alonso (New York Daily News)
- What could Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s extension with Blue Jays mean for the Mets’ Pete Alonso? (The Athletic)
- How Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s new deal affects Pete Alonso’s free agency (SI.com)
- Steve Cohen gets honest about potential Pete Alonso Mets extension (SI.com)
Francisco Lindor News:
- Lindor reaches 1,500 hits in Mets' win … can he reach 3,000? (MLB)
- Mets pitchers record second shutout in four games as Francisco Lindor records 3-hit game (NJ.com)
- Mets’ Francisco Lindor makes Hall of Fame plea for team legend after reaching hits milestone (NJ.com)
Other Mets News:
- Mets’ Brett Baty, Luisangel Acuña both failing to capitalize on 2nd base opportunity (New York Post)
- How Reed Garrett's unlikely rise in bullpen is a testament to Mets' pitching development (The Record)
- This Week in Mets: Good vibes carrying over in solid start (The Athletic)
- Yankees announcer blasts fans for disrespecting Juan Soto (SI.com)
- Brandon Nimmo gives honest assessment of New York Mets bullpen (SI.com)
- The New York Mets' pleasant surprise in early part of the regular season (SI.com)
- Bobby Valentine Predicts New York Mets To Return To NLCS, Recalls Memorable Mike Piazza-Rogers Clemens Feud (Forbes)
Today's Back Pages:
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Mets.com:
Yahoo Sports/Mets:
- Mets host the Marlins, aim to continue home win streak
- Mets' Brett Baty, Luisangel Acuña both failing to capitalize on 2nd base opportunity
- WAMC Sports Report 4/8/25: Juan Soto's RBI double leads Mets over Marlins 2-0 for 5-game win streak
- The Mets' plan for one-time top prospect Matt Allan after first outing since 2019
- Mets superstar 'widely expected' to opt out after 2025 season
- Mets rumors: How New York really felt about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. pursuit
- Prospect Notes: Mets ‘still believe’ in Kevin Parada, the plan for Matt Allan
- Brewers Wild Speculation Suggests Fan-Favorite As Fit For Mets
- Mets' strong start, and the Braves' dreadful one, adds early drama to NL East
- Underrated hurler Brandon Woodruff called Mets potential trade target
- Mets fans set Citi Field attendance record to start season
Metsmerized:
- Mets Blank Marlins to Win Fifth Straight Game
- David Stearns Hoping Acuña and Baty Step Up
- Series Preview: Mets Look to Stay Hot Against Marlins
- 3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Ride Great Pitching For First Series Sweep
- Baty’s Early Season Struggles Remain an Issue
- Peterson’s Early Season Bliss Continues
- Mets Minors Recap: Matt Allan Fans Five After Six-Year Hiatus
Amazing Avenue:
Faith and Fear in Flushing:
Mets360:
Kiner's Korner:
Mack's Mets:
- MACK - MY TUESDAY OBSERVATIONS
- John From Albany: 10 Years Ago - Mets don't score for deGrom, lose 2-1, 4/8/2015
- In Focus - Max Kranick - MORE YESTERDAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
- In Focus - Matt Allan - YESTERDAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
- Paul Articulates - Discussion with some of the AA prospects
- Reese Kaplan -- Players Can Sometimes Truly Surprise You
Syracuse:
- Syracuse travels to Lehigh Valley @ 6:45 p.m. Dom Hamel the scheduled starter.
Binghamton Rumble Ponies:
- The Pones Home Opener is tonight at 6:07 p.m. Starting Pitcher TBD.
Brooklyn Cyclones:
- Brooklyn is home to face the Hudson Valley Renegades at 6:40 p.m. Starting pitcher TBA.
St. Lucie Mets:
St. Lucie travels to Lakeland for a 6:30 p.m. game. Starting Pitcher TBD
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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Mac Scarce (1949)
- Gary Carter (1954)
- Pete Walker (1969)
- Timo Perez (1975)
- Eddie Kunz (1986)
- Jeff McNeil (1992)
- Jhonfran Escalona (1999)
Transactions:
New York Mets traded Chris DeWitt to the Chicago Cubs for Matt Franco on April 8, 1996.
Cleveland Indians claimed Jason Anderson of the New York Mets on waivers on April 8, 2004.
1984 | A pitch thrown by Mike Torrez, in the Mets' 3-1 victory over Houston at the Astrodome, damages Dickie Thon's face, compromising the promising 25 year-old shortstop's career. The orbital bone around the left eye is broken by the remorseful right-hander's fastball, ending the infielder's season and impacting his future as a major leaguer due to problems with depth perception as a result of the injury. |
1988 | Gary Carter, celebrating his 34th birthday with a 3-for-3 day including a home run, is doubled off second base after Howard Johnson lines out to right field to end the game on a bizarre play. Shortstop Juan Samuel, who had started to throw the relay from outfielder Chris James back to the mound, tags the Mets' catcher straying off the bag for the final out in the Phillies' 5-1 victory at Veterans Stadium. |
2000 | Blue Jay southpaw David Wells' nine-hit complete game 4-0 shutout against Texas at The Ballpark in Arlington snaps Kenny Rogers' 19-game home winning streak. 'The Gambler's' accomplishment, compiled while hurling for the Yankees, A's, Mets, and Rangers, is the third-longest in major league history. |
2005 | Jimmy Carter, who was not invited by the current administration to be part of the American delegation for today's funeral of Pope John Paul, attends the home opener at Turner Field. The former president and his wife Roslyn, who both stayed for the entire game, enjoy watching the Braves beat the Mets, 3-1. |
2008 | In the last home opener at Shea Stadium, the Mets are beaten by a pitcher who is older than their ballpark. Jamie Moyer pitches six strong innings, giving the 46 year-old the victory in the 45 year-old stadium when the Phillies rally to beat the Mets, 5-2. |
1969: Four expansion teams make their debuts. The Kansas City Royals, Seattle Pilots, Montreal Expos and San Diego Padres all win their inaugural games. At Shea Stadium, the Expos defeat the New York Mets, 11 - 10, to keep the Mets winless for openers. Pitcher Dan McGinn hits the Expos' first home run as the key hit, a three-run home run by Coco Laboy, is given up by Canadian-born Mets reliever Ron Taylor.
2008: Chase Utley ties a major league record by being hit by pitch three times in a game as the Phillies top the Mets, 5 - 2. Utley is hit by an Oliver Perez pitch in the 1st inning and is again plunked by Perez in the 4th. In the 7th, he is hit by Scott Schoeneweis to tie the record.
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