The Mets lost 8-4 to the Miami Marlins in their first game back from the All-Star break. Jason Vargas had a start that was very reminiscent of some of his outings in early April and the Mets’ pair of two-run innings was not enough to overcome the deficit.
Things started off well enough for Vargas and the Mets, as he cruised through the first two innings and was handed a lead in the top of the third. Amed Rosario singled up the middle to lead off the inning—the first hit of the game from either team.