MIAMI — On the list of ailments to hit the Mets’ rotation this season, Noah Syndergaard’s recent bout with strep throat is barely worth mentioning.
Even so, with less than a week remaining in the regular season the Mets were thankful to receive some assurance Tuesday night that their stud right-hander is refueled and ready for whatever journey might lie ahead.
With Syndergaard back in dominant form, the Mets hammered the Marlins 12-1 to guarantee their lead in the NL wild-card race as they awaited the outcome of later games.
The Mets (84-74) began the night with a half-game lead on the Giants for the No.