Brandon Nimmo's Home Run Powers Mets to Victory
Breaking Out of a Slump with a Three-Run Homer
Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo ended his slump in dramatic fashion on Friday night, blasting a three-run homer that helped power his team to a 7-3 victory over the Miami Marlins.
Nimmo's homer came in the fourth inning with the Mets trailing 2-0. It gave New York the lead for good and sparked a six-run inning that broke the game open.
Jeff McNeil Adds a Two-Run Shot
Jeff McNeil also contributed to the Mets' offensive outburst with a two-run homer in the fourth inning. McNeil's homer extended the Mets' lead to 6-2 and put the game out of reach.
Sean Manaea Delivers Effective Innings
On the mound, Sean Manaea turned in a solid outing for the Mets, allowing just three earned runs on seven hits over seven innings. Manaea struck out five batters and walked two.
Key Stats
- Brandon Nimmo: 1-for-4, 3 RBIs, 1 HR
- Jeff McNeil: 1-for-4, 2 RBIs, 1 HR
- Sean Manaea: 7 IP, 3 ER, 5 K, 2 BB
Animated Look at Brandon Nimmo's Home Run
[Animated GIF of Brandon Nimmo's home run]Measuring the Stats on Brandon Nimmo's Home Run
Nimmo's home run traveled 385 feet with an exit velocity of 102.5 mph. It was his fourth home run of the season.
Mets Bounce Back with Victory
The Mets' win over the Marlins was a much-needed bounce back after losing two of their previous three games. New York improved to 11-14 with the victory and moved into fourth place in the NL East.
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