Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Jason Bay broke out of a 10-for-83 slump and
delivered two hits, including a first-inning grand slam to help the New York
Mets down the Miami Marlins, 5-1, and complete a three-game sweep.
The Mets, winners in seven of their last eight games, swept the Marlins for
the second time this season.
Chris Young (4-7) started for the Mets and pitched five innings. He struck out
three and allowed just one run on five hits.
Buehrle (12-12) allowed five runs, all in the first inning. He shook off the
rough start and pitched seven innings for the Marlins, giving up six hits
while striking out three.
The Mets scored the first run of the day when David Wright's groundout brought
home Ronny Cedeno, who led off the inning with a double before moving to third
when Justin Turner followed with a two-bagger.
Bay came to bat with the bases loaded after Buehrle allowed a two-out walk to
Ike Davis and then hit Kelly Shoppach. Bay drove a fastball into right-center
field and cleared the bases with his seventh homer of the season.
The Marlins only run came in the bottom of the fifth inning, when catcher Rob
Brantly drew a leadoff walk. Buehrle then moved him over with a bunt and
Justin Ruggiano drove him in two batters later with a two-out double.
Young was finished after five and the Mets bullpen finished the job, pitching
four shutout innings.
The Marlins have lost eight of their last 10 games.
Game Notes
The Mets swept the Marlins on the road for the first time since May 25-27,
2007 ... Bay has hit six of his seven home runs on the road this season ...
Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton struck out three times Sunday, tying his
career high with his fourth straight multiple strikeout game ... Buehrle had
his three-game winning streak snapped.
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