Here is the summary of the Mets' game against the Marlins on April 9, along with some social media posts from Mets players after the game:
The Mets lost to the Marlins 7-2 on Sunday afternoon at Citi Field. Bryan De La Cruz homered and drove in four runs for the Marlins, while Garrett Cooper added a two-run shot. Carlos Carrasco struggled for the Mets, allowing six runs in 4.2 innings. The Mets will look to rebound against the San Diego Padres on Monday night.
After the game, Mets players took to social media to share their thoughts on the loss. Francisco Lindor tweeted: "We're not going to give up." Pete Alonso tweeted: "We'll get 'em tomorrow." James McCann tweeted: "We'll learn from this one and come back better tomorrow." Jeff McNeil tweeted: "We're a good team and we'll bounce back." Taijuan Walker tweeted: "We'll get back on track tomorrow."
The Mets are now 4-5 on the season.
Here are some personal details about the players:
- Pete Alonso is a 26-year-old first baseman from Tampa, Florida. He is in his third season with the Mets. He is a two-time All-Star and the 2019 National League Rookie of the Year. He is married and has one child.
- Francisco Lindor is a 28-year-old shortstop from Caguas, Puerto Rico. He is in his second season with the Mets. He is a four-time All-Star and the 2016 National League Most Valuable Player. He is married and has one child.
- Jorge Soler is a 30-year-old outfielder from Havana, Cuba. He is in his ninth season in Major League Baseball. He has played for the Kansas City Royals, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, and Miami Marlins. He is a two-time All-Star and the 2018 World Series Most Valuable Player. He is married and has two children.
- Jazz Chisholm Jr. is a 24-year-old second baseman from West Palm Beach, Florida. He is in his second season with the Miami Marlins. He is a one-time All-Star. He is single.
The Mets' offense has been inconsistent so far this season. They are averaging 4.5 runs per game, which is 13th in the National League. Pete Alonso is leading the team with four home runs and eight RBIs. Francisco Lindor is batting .273 with three home runs and five RBIs.
The Mets' pitching has also been inconsistent. They have a team ERA of 4.17, which is 17th in the National League. Jacob deGrom has been the ace of the staff, going 2-0 with a 2.35 ERA. Taijuan Walker is also off to a good start, going 1-1 with a 2.84 ERA.
The Mets are off to a mediocre start this season and are in second place in the National League East. They will look to improve their play as the season progresses.