Mets Vs. Marlins, Game 3 Final Score: Ninth-Inning Rally Propels New York To Sweep

Rookie outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis' two-out, bases-load single to right field was the cap on a two-run ninth inning rally for the New York Mets who completed a three-game series sweep of the Miami Marlins on Thursday. The victory helped the Mets (11-8) earn their second sweep and third series win in the month of April.

New York entered the bottom of the ninth down 2-1, and rallied behind four walks from Marlins big-money closer Heath Bell. David Wright, Ike Davis, Josh Thole and Justin Turner each walked, respectfully, which allowed the score to be tied at 2-2. After Scott Hairston grounded out for the second out, Nieuwenhuis hit a 1-0 pitch over the head of a drawn-in Mike Stanton in right field.

Ramon Ramirez earned the win, as he tossed two-scoreless innings of relief. Ramirez came in for starting pitcher Jon Niese who tossed seven innings allowing two runs on four hits while striking out six.

Nieuwenhuis went 3-for-5 at the plate for the Mets, who as a team collected just six hits.

On Friday, New York travels West to take on the Colorado Rockies in a three-game set at Coors Field.

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Mets (10-8) Vs. Marlins (7-10) Preview: Game Time, TV Schedule, Probable Pitchers

The Mets will look to polish off the visiting Miami Marlins for a three-game sweep on Thursday afternoon, and they'll hand the ball over to Jonathon Niese to take the mound.

Niese will be opposed by Ricky Nolasco, with each putting their 2-0 records at stake.

The Mets have pitched sensationally this series, surrendering just one run in each of the two games, while the bullpen has not allowed a single run in four and one thirds inning pitched.

The Mets have surprised many during the early portion of the 2012 season, but stand four games back of the red-hot Washington Nationals in the NL East. A sweep against Miami would be extra gratifying for New York, as their best player, Jose Reyes, signed a free agent contract with the Marlins this past offseason.

Game Time: 1:10 p.m. EST

TV Coverage: SNY

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Mets Vs. Marlins Final Score: New York Takes Game 2 Over Miami, 5-1

The New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins, 5-1, on Wednesday for their second win against Ozzie Guillen's squad in as many nights. The Mets scored two runs in the sixth inning and three runs in the eighth for the win. Once again, the Marlins' offense never got going, with just six hits on the night.

Miami took a brief 1-0 lead in the fifth inning on a Omar Infante home run to left field. R.A. Dickey started on the mound for the Mets, and was taken yard on just his second hit against for the game. He played through seven innings, giving up three hits and just one earned run with seven strikeouts.

Mark Buehrle started seven innings for the Marlins. He gave the lead back to the Mets in the sixth on a two-run home run by David Wright that also scored Daniel Murphy. Mike Dunn came in for Buehrle in the eighth but lasted just five batters. He was credited with two earned runs after giving up a double to Ruben Tejada, followed by an intentional walk on Wright and a single to Lucas Duda to extend the Mets' lead to 3-1.

Ryan Webb gave up a double to Mike Baxter, scoring Wright and Duda to cap scoring for the game. Jose Reyes struggled once again from the plate, going 1-for-4 after a 0-for-4 performance in the leadoff spot Tuesday. Jon Rauch, Bobby Parnell, Tim Byrdak and Manny Acosta gave up three hits in two innings of relief for Dickey.

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Mets Vs. Marlins: Lineups Announced For Wednesday's Game

The lineups have been announced for Wednesday's game against the Marlins. Former Met Jose Reyes went 0-for-4 for the first game of the three-game series on Tuesday but remains in the leadoff spot for Miami.

There aren't any changes for the Mets from Tuesday's lineup. The Marlins have the same players (other than the pitcher, obviously), but moved Giancarlo Stanton in front of Omar Infante.

Here is the lineup for the Mets:

Kirk Nieuwenhuis, CF

Ruben Tejada, SS

Daniel Murphy, 2B

David Wright, 3B

Lucas Duda, RF

Scott Hairston, LF

Ike Davis, 1B

Josh Thole, C

R.A. Dickey, P

Here is the lineup for the Marlins:

Jose Reyes, SS

Emilio Bonifacio, CF

Hanley Ramirez, 3B

Logan Morrison, LF

Giancarlo Stanton, RF

Omar Infante 2B

Gaby Sanchez, 1B

John Buck, C

Mark Buehrle, P

Mets Vs. Marlins Preview: Game Time, TV, Schedule, Probable Pitchers

After winning the first game of the series, the New York Mets will look to secure a series win against the Miami Marlins Wednesday night at Citi Field.

The Mets were able to climb back above .500 with a 2-1 victory last night which saw Johan Santana strike out 11 batters in just six and two third innings.

Josh Johnson struck out nine in the same time frame while only allowing three hits. However, the difference in the game came on a Lucas Duda infield RBI single.

Now, New York hands the ball to R.A. Dickey who is looking to bounce back from a rough outing in Atlanta that saw him get pounded for eight runs and three long balls in just over four innings.

Dickey will be opposed by the newly-acquired Mark Buehrle. The ex-White Sox has pitched well so far to the tune of a 2.66 ERA, despite only having a 1-2 record to show for it.

Buehrle won his last time out, going eight strong innings in a win over the Chicago Cubs.

It will be a good test for the Mets against a pitcher they aren't familiar with.

TV: SNY

Time: 7:10 p.m. ET

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Mets Vs. Marlins Final Score: New York Takes Game 1 Of 3-Game Series, 2-1

The New York Mets defeated the Miami Marlins 2-1 on Tuesday night, in the first game of a three-game series at Citi Field. Neither team was particularly hot at the plate, but the Mets were able to get on the board late as the Marlins gave up four consecutive walks by four different pitchers in the seventh.

Johan Santana took the mound for the Mets. He played well coming off a disastrous start against the Atlanta Braves a week ago. He pitched six scoreless innings before giving up his first and only earned run in the seventh inning on a Gaby Sanchez double to score Giancarlo Stanton. Ramon Ramirez was immediately brought in for relief following the play, and was able to force a ground out.

The Mets were not unable to score while Santana was on the mound, however. Josh Johnson started, and was on the mound for the Marlins in the bottom of the inning. He was relieved with two outs in the inning by Randy Choate after walking Lucas Duda. Miami needed just one out to move on to the next inning, but Choate promptly walked Justin Turner before being replaced by Steve Cishek, who promptly walked Scott Hairston.

Cishek was then pulled for Mike Dunn with the bases loaded and, sure enough, Dunn walked Josh Thole to send Duda in for the score. Dunn struck out Zach Lutz on the next at-bat, but not before the Mets tied the game at one run apiece.

Dunn was relieved by Edward Mujica to start the Mets' next turn on offense. Mujica gave up the Mets' winning run on a Duda single to score Kirk Nieuwenhuis. Ramirez, Jon Rauch and Frank Francisco did not give up a single hit in relief of Santana to secure the win for New York. Jose Reyes went 0-for-4 from the plate in his return to New York.

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Mike Pelfrey Injury Update: Mets' Right-Hander Could See Dr. James Andrews, According To Reports

As former New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes get set to make his return at Citi Field Tuesday, his former squad is quickly dealing with some early-season roster troubles. The most critical dealing with right-handed pitcher Mike Pelfrey who was placed on the disable list with elbow swelling and is now considering seeing the dreaded Dr. James Andrews.

Now, its not official that Pelfrey is going to make a trip to see Andrews as the Mets are hoping rest will bring down the swelling and pain, however, it seems New York might be preparing for the worst.

In the meantime, Pelfrey's spot in the rotation will be taken over by Chris Schwinden, who's 2-2 with a 2.05 ERA with the Mets' Triple-A affiliate, Buffalo Bison, this season. Last season, Schwinden made four starts for the Mets, going 0-2 with a 4.71 ERA.

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Mike Pelfrey Injury Update: Mets' Starter To Miss Next Start, Possibly More

As the New York Mets prepare for a three-game set with the Miami Marlins, the team received some bad news about starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey Tuesday as the right-hander will miss his next start due to elbow swelling. Pelfrey could miss more time if it's a ligament tear, which manager Sandy Alderson said it could be.

The Mets will replace him with Robert Carson, but only for a few days before Chris Schwinden is set to start for Pelfrey.

So far this season, Pelfrey has been one of the many early-season bright spots in the Mets' rotation as he's compiled a 2.29 ERA in 19 1/2-innings. New York went 2-1 in his three starts and allowed no home runs while he was on the mound.

Unfortunately, this is the second player Tuesday to go on the DL for the Mets. They placed outfielder Jason Bay on the DL earlier in the day.

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Jason Bay Injury Update: New York Mets Place Bay On DL, Recall Zach Lutz

The New York Mets announced Tuesday that they have placed outfielder Jason Bay on the 15-day disabled list with a broken rib and recalled infielder Zach Lutz from Triple-A.

Bay injured himself Monday when he went all-out in a diving attempt to catch Gregor Blanco's rope to left field during the fourth inning of the Mets' 6-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants. Bay remained in the game for several innings, drawing a walk in the sixth frame, but left in the eighth inning after experiencing discomfort.

Said Bay: "Originally it felt like I jarred my shoulder a little bit. A few innings went on, I started having a little discomfort where I landed on my ribs there. I don't know much more about it."

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