Brandon Nimmo's Three-Run Homer Powers Mets Past Marlins

Nimmo Breaks Out of Slump with Key Hit

Brandon Nimmo broke out of his recent slump with a three-run homer in the fourth inning, leading the New York Mets to a 7-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday night.

Key Moments

• Nimmo's homer gave the Mets a 3-0 lead.
• Jeff McNeil added a two-run homer in the fifth inning.
• Sean Manaea pitched seven effective innings, allowing only three runs.

Nimmo's homer was his first since the All-Star break, and it snapped an 0-for-17 skid. McNeil's homer was his 15th of the season.

Manaea (8-6) allowed six hits and three walks while striking out six. He lowered his ERA to 3.65.

The Mets (65-47) have won three of their last four games and are now 3.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves in the NL East.

The Marlins (48-64) have lost three of their last four games.