Connor Norby produced three RBIs in the final three innings, including a go-ahead sacrifice fly and a two-run double, as the Miami Marlins defeated the New York Mets 11-8. Miami built an early 8-2 advantage while David Peterson allowed a career-high eight runs in two-plus innings. Edward Cabrera yielded six runs (five earned) in four innings, and Joey Wiemer finished with three hits. Juan Soto homered twice and reached base five times, becoming the first player with 35 homers in three straight seasons for three different teams. Calvin Faucher earned the win and Tyler Phillips recorded the save.
Connor Norby had three RBIs in the last three innings and the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets 11-8 on Saturday after squandering a six-run lead. Juan Soto homered twice for the Mets, who fell behind 8-2 in the third as All-Star lefty David Peterson gave up a career-high eight runs in two-plus innings. Mark Vientos hit a three-run homer and Soto launched a solo shot before his two-run drive tied it 8-all in the sixth.
Playing in his second game since returning from a six-week stint on the injured list, Norby lofted a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the seventh off Tyler Rogers (4-5) and added a two-run double against Edwin Díaz two innings later. Calvin Faucher (4-4) got four outs for the win. Tyler Phillips allowed two baserunners in the ninth before striking out Cedric Mullins for his third save.
Soto, who reached base in all five plate appearances, became the first player to hit 35 homers in three straight seasons for three different teams. ... The Mets have scored 176 runs and hit 53 homers in August, both franchise records for any month. ... The teams have combined for 58 runs in the first three games of the series.
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