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Marlins hit two homers to secure 6-2 win over Mets

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 11:27 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Marlins hit two homers to secure 6-2 win over Mets

Summary

The Miami Marlins claimed a 6-2 victory against the New York Mets on Saturday at Citi Field. Javier Sanoja and Griffin Conine each homered, while Liam Hicks contributed two RBI singles. Miami improved to 1 1/2 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the final NL playoff spot. Tyler Phillips earned the win by allowing two runs over five-plus innings, and Lake Bachar recorded a save with three scoreless innings. Tyrone Taylor hit a two-run homer for the Mets, who struggled with two errors and face uncertainty ahead of the trade deadline. Sandy Alcantara is scheduled to start for Miami in the series finale on Sunday.

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By the Numbers

•Marlins improve playoff positioning with the win.
•Sanoja and Conine hit home runs for Miami.
•Phillips pitched five-plus innings, striking out three.
•Mets committed two errors, raising their season total to 75.
•Sandy Alcantara is set to start for Miami on Sunday.

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11:27 PMYahoo Sports — Sanoja, Conine homer to help the Marlins beat the Mets 6-2

What they're saying

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Javier Sanoja and Griffin Conine homered to power the Miami Marlins to a 6-2 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday. Liam Hicks had a pair of RBI singles for the Marlins, who entered Saturday 1 1/2 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the final National League playoff spot. Otto Lopez lofted a sacrifice fly and scored twice.
— Yahoo Sportsby JERRY BEACH

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