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Pete Alonso homers as Mets rout playoff-chasing Marlins in doubleheader opener

NEW YORK -- Pete Alonso was 4 for 4 with a homer, Francisco Lindor also went deep and drove in four runs, and the New York Mets pounded the playoff-chasing Miami Marlins 11-2 in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday.

Braxton Garrett (9-7) was tagged early in a costly loss for the Marlins, who began the day a half-game behind the Cubs for the final National League wild card. Chicago was scheduled to play at NL East champion Atlanta.

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The game was a makeup after the series opener was postponed Tuesday night because of unplayable field conditions.