Miami Marlins Rally Past New York Mets 6-2 Behind Sandy Alcantara, Connor Norby Home Run – September 26, 2025

Friday, September 26th, 2025

Miami Marlins Rally to Defeat New York Mets 6-2

The Miami Marlins mounted an impressive comeback to secure a 6-2 victory over the New York Mets on September 26, 2025. Starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara led the way with a strong outing, surrendering just two runs over seven-plus innings, while Connor Norby delivered a pivotal pinch-hit home run during the decisive fifth inning.

Game Recap

New York started the night with high stakes, aiming to maintain their one-game lead over Cincinnati for the third National League wild card position. The Mets jumped to an early lead with Francisco Lindor’s leadoff home run—his 11th of the season—and a Pete Alonso RBI double in the first inning. Alcantara, however, rebounded after a shaky start, allowing only six hits across his outing. The 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner retired 10 consecutive batters at one point, keeping the Marlins in the game.

The turning point came in the bottom of the fifth when Miami’s offense ignited. Heriberto Hernández ripped a two-run triple, Jakob Marsee knocked in a run with a groundout, Xavier Edwards added an RBI single, and Connor Norby crushed a two-run pinch-hit homer to right, all part of a six-run surge. This outburst chased Mets starter Brandon Sproat from the game.

Standout Performances

Xavier Edwards paced the Marlins with a three-hit game, while Otto López contributed both a double and a single. On the mound, Alcantara (11-12) logged another quality start before turning it over to relievers Cade Gibson and Tyler Phillips. Phillips came up clutch, recording the final four outs and stranding the bases loaded in the eighth to secure the win and a key save.

Brandon Sproat (0-2) was tagged for four runs and five hits across 4 2/3 innings in just his fourth major league start. The Mets’ lineup was buoyed by Lindor’s leadoff homer and Alonso’s first-inning RBI, but couldn’t generate additional runs in the later innings.

Notable Moments

Brett Baty, New York’s third baseman, departed in the second inning due to side soreness. In the eighth, the Mets loaded the bases and threatened to close the gap, but the Marlins defense held firm as Mark Vientos popped out to end the rally.

Key Stat

Connor Norby’s pinch-hit homer marked the ninth such blast for the Marlins in the 2025 season, highlighting the team’s depth and bench production.

Upcoming Pitching Matchup

The series continues Saturday, with right-hander Clay Holmes (11-8, 3.66 ERA) set to start for the Mets against Miami’s RHP Eury Pérez (7-5, 4.20 ERA).

In summary

The Miami Marlins showcased resilience with a come-from-behind win over the New York Mets, capitalizing on a six-run fifth inning powered by Heriberto Hernández and Connor Norby. Sandy Alcantara’s strong pitching performance kept the Marlins within striking distance before the offense erupted. Despite early runs from Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso, the Mets couldn’t generate late heroics and fell behind in the NL wild card race. With strong bench contributions and key moments on defense, the Marlins continue to be a formidable opponent in the playoff chase.

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