Mets face Marlins in Monday afternoon series opener at loanDepot Park

The New York Mets travel to Florida to open a final series against the Miami Marlins at 1:10 p.m. Monday at loanDepot Park. The Mets enter the contest following a 4-2 victory over the Giants on Sunday, a game decided by a late pinch-hit solo home run from Brett Baty and a three-run blast from Bo Bichette. Jonah Tong is scheduled to return to the Mets rotation for the start, carrying a 5-6 record and 4.54 ERA from Triple-A Syracuse. The Marlins, who hold a 6-4 edge in the season series against the Mets, plan to counter with right-hander Eury Perez. Miami currently holds a 72-72 record and remains in contention for the final National League Wild Card spot. The Mets, meanwhile, trail the Nationals by one game for fourth place in the NL East.

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