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Francisco Lindor, Jeff McNeil power Mets to split with Marlins

MIAMI -- Francisco Lindor homered twice, Jeff McNeil also went deep and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 6-4 on Monday night.

McNeil had three RBIs for the Mets, who split the four-game series against the National League's worst team. New York (51-48) is 5-5 versus Miami (35-65) this season.

Mets starter David Peterson (5-0) permitted two runs and six hits in five innings. The left-hander walked four and struck out four.

José Buttó relieved Peterson and allowed one run over two innings. Phil Maton worked a perfect eighth, aided by a diving catch from center fielder Harrison Bader.