MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) – Marlin’s Sandy Alcantara allowed just one run over five innings to win his first career start as Miami beat the New York Mets 8-2 on Friday night.
JT Riddle hit a three-run homer and Lewis Brinson, who had three hits, also homered in a pivotal six-run third inning.
Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto returned to the lineup after missing four games with a hand injury. Realmuto went 1 of 4 with an RBI.
Alcantara (1-0) struck out two and gave up five walks and three hits. The 22-year old right-hander was the top prospect acquired in the offseason trade that sent Marcell Ozuna to the St.