The New York Mets defeated the Miami Marlins 5-1 on Sunday at Marlins Park. With the win, the Mets took all three games in the three-game set.
The Mets got all the offense they would need in the game with a five-run first inning. David Wright started the scoring when his ground out scored Ronny Cedeno. Jason Bay's fifth career grand slam provided the other four runs in the inning. The Marlins scored their only run in the fifth inning when Justin Ruggiano hit an RBI double.
Chris Young got his fourth victory of the season for the Mets. Young started and went five innings, giving up five hits, but just one earned run. Mark Buehrle took the loss for the Marlins after going seven innings, giving up seven hits and five earned runs.
The Mets (64-70) will begin their next series against the St. Louis Cardinals (72-61) on Monday at Busch Stadium.
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