Trending Now - MJ Melendez's Walk-off Homer Secures Mets' Thrilling Win

WHO:

MLB.com - Christian Scott earned the first win of his career in the Mets' 6-1 victory against the Marlins.

MLB.com - Hayden Senger hit his first career home run off reliever Lake Bachar in the seventh inning.

MLB.com - MJ Melendez hit his first career walk-off homer.

MLB.com - Tobias Myers was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse after the Mets' victory.

MLB.com - Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks signed a one-year, $13 million deal, making it the largest free-agent contract for a reliever in franchise history.

MLB.com - Tobias Myers was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse after allowing 10 earned runs over his last 10 appearances.

MLB.com - Ethan Holliday, Rockies No. 1 prospect, will undergo surgery for a stress fracture in his left foot and miss the remainder of the season.

MLB.com - Tobias Myers was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse after the Mets' victory.

MLB.com - Ethan Holliday, Rockies No. 1 prospect, will undergo surgery for a stress fracture in his left foot and miss the remainder of the season.

MLB.com - Ezequiel Tovar hit his second home run of the game for the Rockies.

MLB.com - Hunter Goodman hit a three-run game-tying home run for the Rockies.

MLB.com - MJ Melendez's father encouraged him to re-read the bible verse Galatians 6:9 before the game.

MLB.com - MJ Melendez hit a walk-off two-run homer for the Mets.

MLB.com - Carlos Mendoza is the manager of the Mets.

MLB.com - Freddy Peralta is the starting pitcher for the Mets.

MLB.com - Owen Caissie hit a game-tying two-run homer for the Marlins.

MLB.com - Austin Warren pitched a scoreless inning for the Mets.

MLB.com - Tobias Myers was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse after the game.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Scott pitched five innings of one-run ball, recording eight strikeouts while allowing five hits and two walks.

MLB.com - The Mets scored three runs in the fourth inning, highlighted by a two-run double from Mark Vientos and an RBI single by Marcus Semien.

MLB.com - The Mets' victory over the Marlins was their 11th extra-inning game of the season, leading the Majors.

MLB.com - Fairbanks has allowed 12 earned runs on 13 hits, including three homers, with 21 strikeouts and seven walks in 14 1/3 innings through his first 16 appearances with the Marlins.

MLB.com - Fairbanks has gone 6-for-8 in save opportunities this season.

MLB.com - The Mets have played 12 extra-inning games this season, leading the Majors by two games over any other team.

MLB.com - The Mets are 7-4 in extra innings this season, tied with the Cardinals for the most wins in the Majors.

MLB.com - The Mets have five walk-off wins this season, tied for second-most in the Majors.

MLB.com - Melendez's walk-off was his first career walk-off homer.

MLB.com - The Mets have used an average of 5.6 pitchers per night in their last five victories.

MLB.com - The Mets are tied with the Cardinals for the most wins in extra innings this season at 7-4.

MLB.com - Holliday batted .262 with nine home runs and 32 RBIs over 33 games in his first full professional season.

MLB.com - The Rockies won 8-6 against the Giants, marking their first victory after a stretch of 16 games with only four wins.

MLB.com - Goodman’s home run was his 13th of the season, while Tovar's was his fourth, with Tovar's being the first walk-off of his career.

MLB.com - The Mets have now played 12 extra-inning games this season, leading the Majors by two games over any other team.

MLB.com - The Mets' last five victories have included three extra-inning contests, two one-run games, and a pair of two-run affairs.

MLB.com - The Mets won 9-7 against the Marlins in 10 innings.

MLB.com - The Mets have played 11 extra-inning games this season, leading the Majors.

MLB.com - The Mets are 7-4 in extra innings this season, tied for the most wins in the Majors.

MLB.com - The Mets have five walk-off wins this season, tied for second-most in the Majors.

MLB.com - Melendez's walk-off was his first career walk-off homer.

MLB.com - Melendez had a 2-for-35 stretch before the game.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game took place at Citi Field in New York.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The game took place on a Saturday.

MLB.com - The Mets' victory occurred on a Friday.

WHY:

MLB.com - Scott expressed, “It’s awesome. Took longer than I expected or wanted, but yeah, it’s nice to have that first one under my belt.”

MLB.com - Fairbanks stated, “This has been a chaotic two months, but we're going to turn the page with this one...”

MLB.com - The Mets have struggled this season, being nine games under .500 and in last place in the NL East.

MLB.com - The Rockies had been struggling, winning only four of their previous 16 games before this victory.

MLB.com - The Mets have struggled this season, being nine games under .500 and in last place in the NL East.

MLB.com - Mendoza stated, “Right now, at the big league level, you take the wins however they come.”

HOW:

MLB.com - Scott leaned almost exclusively on his fastball and sweeper, producing 11 whiffs on the way to eight strikeouts.

MLB.com - Fairbanks induced a first-pitch flyout to center on a cutter at the top of the zone before allowing the game-winning two-run homer to MJ Melendez.

MLB.com - The Mets used seven pitchers in their game against the Marlins, including Myers, who allowed a game-tying two-run homer.

MLB.com - The ninth-inning homers by Goodman and Tovar came off Giants pitcher Caleb Kilian.

MLB.com - Austin Warren pitched a scoreless inning in the 10th in place of closer Devin Williams, who was unavailable after throwing 34 pitches two days prior.

MLB.com - Melendez hit a 98.4 mph fastball for the walk-off homer.

MLB.com - The Mets used seven pitchers in the game, including Myers, who allowed a game-tying homer.

MLB.com - The Mets' bullpen has been solid, allowing for late-game chances.

(UPDATED May 31, 2026 04:16 UTC)

In a standout performance, Christian Scott earned the first win of his career as the Mets defeated the Marlins six to one, with Scott pitching five innings of one-run ball and striking out eight batters. During the game, Hayden Senger also made headlines by hitting his first career home run in the seventh inning, while the Mets scored three runs in the fourth, thanks to a two-run double from Mark Vientos and an RBI single by Marcus Semien. Scott expressed his excitement, saying, “It’s awesome. Took longer than I expected or wanted, but yeah, it’s nice to have that first one under my belt.”

(UPDATED May 31, 2026 01:35 UTC)

In a thrilling moment, MJ Melendez hit his first career walk-off homer, sealing the game for his team. This victory marked the Mets' 11th extra-inning game of the season, the highest in Major League Baseball, while Tobias Myers was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse following the win. Marlins pitcher Fairbanks, who has faced challenges this season, expressed hope for improvement, stating, “This has been a chaotic two months, but we're going to turn the page with this one.”

(UPDATED May 30, 2026 19:18 UTC)

In a significant move for the franchise, the Marlins have signed closer Pete Fairbanks to a one-year deal worth $13 million, marking the largest free-agent contract for a reliever in team history. So far this season, Fairbanks has recorded six saves out of eight opportunities, but he has also allowed 12 earned runs on 13 hits, including three home runs, while striking out 21 batters in just over 14 innings. In a recent game, Fairbanks induced a first-pitch flyout before giving up a game-winning two-run homer to MJ Melendez.

(UPDATED May 30, 2026 17:17 UTC)

In a tough season for the Mets, who currently sit nine games under .500 and in last place in the NL East, they played a game at Citi Field against the Marlins, using seven pitchers, including Tobias Myers, who allowed a game-tying two-run homer. The Mets have been strong in extra innings, with a record of seven wins to four losses, leading the Majors in extra-inning games played this season, and they have five walk-off wins, tied for second-most in the league. Unfortunately, Rockies No. 1 prospect Ethan Holliday will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery for a stress fracture in his left foot.

(UPDATED May 30, 2026 11:19 UTC)

In a recent move, the Mets optioned Tobias Myers to Triple-A Syracuse following their victory, where they utilized seven pitchers, including Myers, who gave up a game-tying two-run homer. Meanwhile, Ethan Holliday, the Rockies' top prospect, is set to undergo surgery for a stress fracture in his left foot, which will sideline him for the rest of the season after he batted .262 with nine home runs and 32 RBIs in his first full professional season. The Mets have been impressive lately, averaging 5.6 pitchers per night in their last five wins and are currently tied with the Cardinals for the most extra-inning victories this season at 7-4.

(UPDATED May 30, 2026 09:33 UTC)

In a thrilling comeback, the Rockies defeated the Giants 8 to 6, marking their first win after a tough stretch of only four victories in their last 16 games. Ezequiel Tovar hit his second home run of the game and celebrated his first career walk-off, while Hunter Goodman contributed a three-run game-tying homer, bringing his season total to 13. Both ninth-inning homers came off Giants pitcher Caleb Kilian, showcasing a dramatic finish for the Rockies.

(UPDATED May 30, 2026 07:47 UTC)

In a heartwarming moment before the game, MJ Melendez's father encouraged him to re-read the bible verse Galatians 6:9. The Mets are leading the majors with 12 extra-inning games this season, and their last five victories have included three of those extra-inning contests, along with two one-run games and a pair of two-run affairs. In the 10th inning, Austin Warren stepped up to pitch a scoreless inning in place of closer Devin Williams, who was unavailable after throwing 34 pitches just two days earlier.

(UPDATED May 30, 2026 06:06 UTC)

The Mets secured a thrilling 9-7 victory against the Marlins in 10 innings at Citi Field, highlighted by MJ Melendez's walk-off two-run homer, marking his first career walk-off hit. Despite struggling this season and sitting nine games under .500, the Mets have now played eleven extra-inning games, leading the Majors, and are tied for the most wins in those situations with a record of seven to four. Manager Carlos Mendoza emphasized the importance of every win, stating, “Right now, at the big league level, you take the wins however they come.”