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3/31/2025 Box Score: Mets 10 Marlins 4
Marte, S DH; 1 for 3; HR; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; Soto, J RF; 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 walk; Alonso 1B; 2 for 4; Grand Slam - HR; 2 runs; 4 RBIs; 1 walk; Nimmo LF; 1 for 4; HR; 1 run; 2 RBIs; Taylor, T LF; 0 for 1; Vientos 3B; 1 for 4; double; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; Torrens C; 2 for 4; HR; 1 run; 2 RBIs; Senger C; 0 for 0; Baty 2B; 1 for 4; double; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; Acuña SS; 1 for 4; 1 run; Siri CF; 1 for 4; double; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; Peterson, D (W, 1-0); 6 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 5 hits; 2 HRs; 3 walks; 9 Ks; Brazobán; 2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 2 Ks; Young, D; 1 inning; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 3 hits; 1 walk; 1 K;
Brian Joura Mets360: Gut Reaction: Mets 10, Marlins 4 (3/31/25): "The Mets’ offense finally showed up in a big way, posting a 7-run fifth inning en route to a 10-4 victory over the Marlins Monday night in Miami. The win evened the Mets’ record this year at 2-2. They didn’t get to .500 last season until the 16th game of the year."
Mike Puma NY Post: Pete Alonso smashes grand slam as Mets bats break out in destruction of Marlins. "Alonso’s grand slam was one of four homers hit by the Mets in a 10-4 demolition of the Marlins at loanDepot park...Starling Marte, Luis Torrens and Brandon Nimmo also went deep for the Mets, whose only homer over the first three games was Juan Soto’s blast on Friday."
Watch: Pete Alonso 400 Foot Grand Slam 3/31/2025 "Pete Alonso hits a 400 Foot Grand Slam, first of 2025, #227 of his career. He is now 15 behind David Wright's 242 and 25 behind Darryl Strawberry's 252 for the All-Time Mets HR lead."
Tim Healey Newsday: Mets' Pete Alonso hits grand slam in seven-run fifth inning to spark victory over Marlins. "Mets lefthander David Peterson turned in a quality start, allowing two runs in six innings. Otto Lopez homered in the first and Eric Wagaman went deep in the sixth. Peterson struck out nine and scattered three walks and five hits.
Abbey Mastracco NY Daily News: Pete Alonso crushes grand slam as Mets mash their way to series-opening win over Marlins. "Huascar Brazobán, who was traded by the Marlins to the Mets at the deadline last summer, pitched two scoreless innings in relief of Peterson, bringing his total scoreless streak to 4 1/3. Left-hander Danny Young let in two runs in the ninth."
Anthony DiComo noted on Mets.com that the 9 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings to start the season was getting close to the franchise record set in 2007 of 12 2/3. Last night's 2 scoreless innings from Huascar Brazoban brought the Mets to 11 2/3. After Danny Young recorded two runs in the 9th, he allowed two runs to score meaning the Mets pen came up 1 out short of tying the record.
Mike Puma NY Post: Francisco Lindor rejoins Mets teammates after birth of son: ‘He’s a leader’. "“'I wasn’t having the baby — my wife did,' Lindor told The Post. 'She said it was OK to leave, and I left.'...Lindor remained on the bench the whole night."
Abbey Mastracco NY Daily News: Mets unfazed by torpedo bat controversy: ‘There were guys using them last year’. "The bats have been around for a few years, at least since 2023, and bat companies have long been working with the distribution of weight to help hitters get an edge...'There were guys using them last year,' said Mets outfielder and former Yankees slugger Juan Soto. 'I had teammates last year that asked me if I wanted to try it, but it never caught my attention.'"
Mets YouTube Channel: Mets 1- Marlins 4 Game Highlights 3/31/25
That 7-run 5th inning was fun! pic.twitter.com/0Bk6xydpaX
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) April 1, 2025
"We know we have a good offense. I'm pretty confident in those guys. When we're clicking, could be pretty dangerous"
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 1, 2025
- Carlos Mendoza on the bats coming to life in tonight's win vs. Miami pic.twitter.com/mQhFWYxUTx
Carlos Mendoza was asked if Francisco Lindor was trying to get him to put him in the game tonight
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 1, 2025
"He was asking me what I was thinking. I said save your bullets for now" 😂 pic.twitter.com/WMbQambzUN
Pete Alonso talks his first homer of 2025:
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 1, 2025
"It's a long time without hitting one. To finally do it in a big league game, it feels pretty cool. I can do it still" 😂 pic.twitter.com/TlkFwl2kYI
"He helped that one a little bit, but it's a part of the game"
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 1, 2025
- Luis Torrens on his homer deflecting off of Derek Hill's glove pic.twitter.com/tFwcXnlcJP
"Solid day"
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 1, 2025
David Peterson discusses his first start of 2025 pic.twitter.com/5j0rHFz6Hg
David Peterson was nasty today in Miami.
— Pitch Profiler (@pitchprofiler) April 1, 2025
6 innings, 9 strikeouts, and 29% whiff rate — pure dominance.
Peterson isn’t overpowering, but his pitch mix, movement, and command? Surgical. pic.twitter.com/ql3gXLBqls
"I just thought we just had great team at-bats collectively the whole night"
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 1, 2025
Pete Alonso caught up with @SteveGelbs after hitting a grand slam in the Mets' 10-4 win over the Marlins: pic.twitter.com/QYfPXihW34
.@CLoprestiWFAN and @john_jastremski join @emacSNY to discuss the potential for Pete Alonso to have a big year and David Peterson potentially moving into the Mets' "circle of trust" with a strong outing in Miami:
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) April 1, 2025
➡️ @Honda pic.twitter.com/uSzK6edFgX
MLB Trade Rumors: Pirates Acquire Alexander Canario. "The Mets are trading outfielder Alexander Canario to the Pirates for cash, reports Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. New York had designated him for assignment as part of their Opening Day roster shuffle"
Mets Defeat Marlins 10-4
- Alonso hits a grand slam and the Mets beat the Marlins 10-4 (AP)
- Mets' Pete Alonso hits grand slam in seven-run fifth inning to spark victory over Marlins (Newsday)
- Marlins Outfielder Accidentally Tips Ball Over Fence for Mets Home Run (SI.com)
Torpedo Bats News:
- Mets open to trying torpedo bats with Francisco Lindor already using one (New York Post)
- Marlins' Aaron Leanhardt, creator of the 'torpedo bat,' discusses how idea came about (Newsday)
- Mets unfazed by torpedo bat controversy: ‘There were guys using them last year’ (New York Daily News)
- Torpedo bat 'nothing new' according to Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (SI.com)
Francisco Lindor News:
- 'That's who he is': Lindor rejoins Mets day after birth of son (MLB)
- Mets star Francisco Lindor's wife has 'perfect timing' with off-day childbirth (Newsday)
- Francisco Lindor rejoins Mets teammates after birth of son: ‘He’s a leader’ (New York Post)
- Mets Notebook: Francisco Lindor and wife have third child on off day (New York Daily News)
- Francisco Lindor out of Mets' lineup after birth of son. Is he available to play Monday? (The Record)
- Francisco and Katia Lindor announce birth of third child (ESPN)
- Which MLB players are using 'torpedo' bats? Yankees lead the way, but other stars have embraced unique bat shape (Yahoo Sports!)
- New York Mets star Francisco Lindor out of lineup after birth of son (SI.com)
Pete Alonso News:
- Alonso's slam, Torrens' must-see HR highlight Mets' barrage (MLB)
- Pete Alonso smashes grand slam as Mets bats break out in destruction of Marlins (New York Post)
- Pete Alonso crushes grand slam as Mets mash their way to series-opening win over Marlins (New York Daily News)
- Pete Alonso tunes up for Mets home opener with grand slam in win over Marlins (The Athletic)
Other Mets News:
- Mets held to one hit in loss to Astros, but newbie Griffin Canning impresses (Newsday)
- Mets trade OF Alexander Canario, 24, to Pirates for cash (ESPN)
- Shohei Ohtani leads MLB jersey sales. 6 Dodgers players are in the top 20 (AP)
- New York Mets' bullpen off to second-best start in franchise history (SI.com)
- New York Mets named one of MLB's most improved teams in 2025, per insider (SI.com)
- New York Mets can right the ship against the Miami Marlins (SI.com)
- Mets' Juan Soto ranks top three in MLB jersey sales (SI.com)
- New York Mets reportedly trade promising outfielder to NL club (SI.com)
Social Media Rejoices After Mets' Pete Alonso Mashes Grand Slam Vs. Marlins
Where to buy New York Mets vs. Toronto Blue Jays tickets for home opener on Friday
'Torpedo bat' innovator and Marlins field coordinator Aaron Leanhardt explains why it took so long to come up with the idea
Syracuse:
Syracuse has their Home Opener today at 2:05 PM. Starter TBD.
For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.
.@sal_licata joins @emacSNY to share his two cents on the "torpedo bats" sweeping across Major League Baseball
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 1, 2025
➡️ @Honda pic.twitter.com/nxWSFei7mK
Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.
MLB.com:
MLB News
Eovaldi blanks Reds on 99 pitches for 2025's first Maddux
Sandy quickly quiets Mets for first victory since September 2023
MLB.TV is back for 2025 -- new local packages available as well
Predicting the 2025 All-MLB Team
Senga shows off star power -- and his signature ghost fork -- in 1st start of '25
Stanton plans to keep using 'Torpedo' bat upon return from IL
Freeman sits again after shower 'mishap' leads to ankle swelling
This top prospect is already validating the hype
Predicting when prospects will make MLB debuts by month
MLB Trade Rumors:
MLB Trade Rumors
Offseason In Review: Tampa Bay Rays
Reynaldo Lopez To Undergo Arthroscopic Shoulder Procedure
Angels Trade Michael Petersen To Braves
Padres Outright Tyler Wade
Mariners Select Jhonathan Díaz
Sean Manaea To Be Shut Down Another Two Weeks Due To Setback In Rehab
Pirates Option David Bednar
Phillies Claim Brett de Geus
Astros Acquire Nick Robertson
Braves Designate Jesse Chavez For Assignment, Select Zach Thompson
Red Sox Sign Garrett Crochet To Six-Year Extension
Yankees Sign Adam Ottavino
Lance Lynn To Retire
Verlander: Astros Were Not “In A Place To Make An Offer” This Offseason
The Opener: Braves, Red Sox, Debuts
Yahoo Sports:
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games
Sloppy fielding, quiet bats sink Mets in 4-2 loss to Marlins
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton weighs in on torpedo bats: 'You're not going to get the story you're looking for'
Phillies' Matt Strahm proposes batters keep torpedo bats, if pitchers get their own advantage back
Mets shut down Sean Manaea for another 2 weeks after PRP injection for right oblique strain
Mets prospect Jett Williams 100 percent healthy, expected to receive more reps in CF
Aaron Boone on Yankees' 'personalized' torpedo bats; Adam Ottavino having 'a lot left in there'
MLB power rankings: Dodgers, Phillies, Yankees top the list after dominant opening weekends
The Mets start the season, with Juan Soto and Pete Alonso leading the way | The Mets Pod
MLB futures betting 2025: Odds, expert picks, predictions including Aaron Judge AL MVP and home run leader
Sean Manaea shut down from throwing for two weeks after experiencing oblique discomfort
ESPN:
www.espn.com - MLB
What's going on with Rafael Devers? Putting his historic strikeout streak into context
Stanton won't blame ailing elbows on torpedo bats
Veteran pitcher Lynn retiring after 13-year career
CBS Sports:
CBSSports.com Headlines
Reynaldo López injury: Braves starter to undergo arthroscopic surgery as winless Atlanta suffers another loss
Top Yankees prospect says trying torpedo bat in 2025 season is 'obvious' move
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton doesn't blame torpedo bats for elbow injuries, will keep using them after IL stint
FanGraphs:
FanGraphs Baseball
The Red Sox Hook Crochet With a Six-Year Extension
The White Sox Rotation Has Put Up (Mostly) Zeroes So Far
Effectively Wild Episode 2303: Bat After This
Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat – 4/1/25
Suspension, Injury, Losing Streak: Braves Await Other Seven Biblical Plagues
The Latter Years of Jacob deGrom
Toronto Blue Jays Top 40 Prospects
Job Posting: Cleveland Guardians – Pro Acquisitions Analyst
Crafty and Mindful, Bowden Francis Is a More Serene Version of Max Scherzer
Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat – 3/31/25
Braves.com:
Braves News
Sale set for second start of season
After rough day and 0-5 start, Braves 'just got to move forward'
MLB.TV is back for 2025 -- new local packages available as well
Marlins.com:
Marlins News
Sandy quickly quiets Mets for first victory since September 2023
Meet the man behind the revolutionary 'Torpedo' bats
MLB.TV is back for 2025 -- new local packages available as well
Phillies.com:
Phillies News
Kepler makes strong first impression on Philly faithful
New for 2025 -- PHILLIES.TV -- stream games in the Phillies territory
Here's where Phillies' top prospects will play to start 2025
Nationals.com:
Nationals News
Soroka (right biceps cramp) dodges injury scare in Nats debut
'Big boys' homers launch Nationals to first win of 2025
MLB.TV is back for 2025 -- new local packages available as well
Born on this date:
- Vern Hoscheit (1922)
- Rod Kanehl (1934)
- Rusty Staub (1944)
- Willie Montanez (1948)
- Daniel Murphy (1985)
- Mitch Ragan (1997)
- Orangel Rodriguez (2005)
Died on this date:
- Lou Gorman (2011)
Transactions:
New York Mets purchased Duke Snider from the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 1, 1963.
New York Mets traded Ed Bressoud and Danny Napoleon to the St. Louis Cardinals for Jerry Buchek, Art Mahaffey and Tony Martinez on April 1, 1967.
New York Mets released Bruce Boisclair on April 1, 1980.
New York Mets traded Lee Mazzilli to the Texas Rangers for Ron Darling and Walt Terrell on April 1, 1982.
New York Mets traded Tucker Ashford to the Kansas City Royals for Tom Edens on April 1, 1984.
New York Mets released Tom Gorman on April 1, 1986.
New York Mets traded John Gibbons to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Craig Shipley on April 1, 1988.
New York Mets released Kelly Stinnett on April 1, 2005.
Seattle Mariners claimed Wilson Valdez of the New York Mets on waivers on April 1, 2005.
1963 | Former Brooklyn Dodger Duke Snider returns to New York when the Mets purchase him from LA for $40,000. The 36 year-old outfielder, who will represent New York in the All-Star Game, will be told at the end of the season by Buzzi Bavasi, his former GM, that the Yankees had asked for him to back up Mickey Mantle before he was dealt to the team the across the river. |
1982 | The Mets send outfielder Lee Mazzilli to Texas for rookie starters Ron Darling and Walt Terrell. This deal isn't well-received at the time, but the trade turns out to be a steal for New York when the two right-handers combine for 118 victories during their tenure with the team. |
1987 | Mets phenom pitcher Dwight Gooden avoids suspension for substance abuse by agreeing to enter a drug rehab facility. The talented 22 year-old right-hander will make his first start on June 5 and will win 15 games for the team despite missing the first two months of the season. |
1996 | The Mets rally overcome a 6-0 deficit, beating the Cardinals at Shea Stadium, 7-6. The decisive run in the biggest Opening Day comeback of the century scores as a result of an unusual double play when Bernard Gilkey, the base runner on first, is doubled up on Rico Brogna's short sac fly to right field (RF-1B-SS-1B-SS), allowing Lance Johnson to cross home plate on the play. |
1997 | Setting a record for the most runs scored in one inning of an Opening Day contest this century, the Padres score 11 runs in the bottom of the sixth inning en route to a 12-5 rout of the Mets. Chris Gomez, Rickey Henderson, and Quilvio Veras lead the attack with back-to-back-to-back home runs. |
2002 | The Mets, with a 6-2 victory over the Bucs at Shea Stadium, improve their mark for Opening Day victories to 26-15 (.634), a major league record. The New York expansion team didn't win their first season opener until the ninth year of the franchise's existence. |
2008 | With two outs in the 10th inning, Robert Andino's first career round-tripper is a memorable one as his walk-off homer to deep left off Matt Wise gives the Marlins a 5-4 victory over the Mets at Dolphin Stadium. The post-game celebration is short-lived when the Miami native takes off for home to meet police after getting a text message from his wife informing him their house may have an intruder. |
2015 | Auction items featured in Sotheby's "New York Sale" include the 1967 Mets' bullpen cart, which is shaped like a baseball wearing a cap. The electric-powered vehicle, valued between $20,000 and $30,000, fetches an amazing high bid of $125,000. |
1963 - The New York Mets purchase veteran outfielder Duke Snider from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Snider, one of the most popular players in the New York City area, starred for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947 to 1957. The future Hall of Famer will hit 14 home runs for the Mets this year.
1985 - Today's issue of Sports Illustrated contains a fictitious article about a New York Mets pitching prospect named Sidd Finch, whose fastball has been timed at 168 miles per hour. Author George Plimpton offers bogus quotes from real-life members of the Mets, as well as several staged photos, and fools readers nationwide.
2011: Marlins P Josh Johnson takes a no-hitter into the 7th inning, and C John Buck, in his first game for the team, hits a grand slam in Florida's 6 - 2 Opening Day win over the New York Mets. Logan Morrison also homers for the Fish, while Willie Harris breaks the no-no bid with a double to lead off the 7th.
2013: For the first time since the New York Mets started play in 1962, both New York teams open the season at home on the same day. The Mets improve their Opening Day record to a major league best 34-18 by crushing the Padres, 11 - 2, behind the pitching of Jon Niese and a double and grand slam from new CF Collin Cowgill. Things aren't so good for the Yankees, who lose to the Red Sox, 8 - 2.
4/1/1996 In his MLB debut, Rey Ordóñez makes a terrific play from his knees to throw out Royce Clayton at the plate. The Mets overcome a 6-0 deficit to beat the Cardinals 7-6 on Opening Day. pic.twitter.com/lailnqlMvo
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) April 1, 2022
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