Hernández Powers Marlins to Sweep Over Mets with Walk-Off Grand Slam

MIAMI — The Miami Marlins completed a dominant three-game sweep of the New York Mets on Sunday, securing a 4-0 victory at loanDepot park behind a dramatic walk-off grand slam from Heriberto Hernández in the bottom of the ninth inning.

The decisive blow came with one out as Hernández connected on a blast to center field, capitalizing on a high-leverage situation orchestrated by the Marlins’ lineup. The inning began with a leadoff double by Christopher Morel against reliever Devin Williams, followed by a walk to Liam Hicks. After Williams intentionally walked Xavier Edwards to load the bases, Hernández seized the opportunity to end the contest.

Mets Struggle to Find Offensive Rhythm

For the Mets, the series finale served as a microcosm of their recent offensive woes. The club has now lost five of its past six games and managed to score only four runs over its last four outings. Throughout the three-game series in Miami, New York’s offense was stifled, producing only two total runs.

“Well, we’ve got no choice, right?” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said following the game. “We’re scuffling. We have a lot of guys who are going through it right now. We’re not grinding at-bats. … We’ve got to figure it out. You have to be able to score runs.”

The Mets entered the finale having recorded just six hits in the first two games of the series, and they added only five on Sunday. The team struggled significantly with runners in scoring position, finishing 0-for-8 and stranding 10 baserunners. Marcus Semien, who went 0-for-4, noted the difficulty of the weekend: “We ran into some good pitching, but we were not at our best. We were in a position to win this game, had a couple of chances. Couldn’t come through with two outs.”

Christian Scott’s Hometown Performance

The afternoon featured a standout performance from Mets starter Christian Scott. Growing up in nearby Broward County, the right-hander delivered what proved to be the best start of his young career at his hometown ballpark. Scott exited the scoreless game with two outs in the sixth inning, having allowed only four hits and striking out five.

“I was able to get ahead much more than my last outing, and it was good to be able to go deep,” said Scott, a Fort Lauderdale native. “That is one to build off of.”

Scott successfully navigated several high-pressure moments, including a bases-loaded jam in the third inning where he struck out Owen Caissie and induced a groundout from Kyle Stowers. While the Mets’ bullpen—featuring Huascar Brazobán, Brooks Raley, and Luke Weaver—kept the Marlins scoreless following Scott’s departure, the game ultimately slipped away when Devin Williams took the loss in the ninth.

Key Takeaways

• Dominant Marlins: Miami has now won nine of its last 11 matchups against the Mets dating back to April 2025.
• Offensive Drought: The Mets’ inability to drive in runs was a recurring theme, as the team went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position on Sunday.
• Scott’s Growth: Christian Scott showed significant improvement at loanDepot park, building on his experience after struggling in previous starts at the venue.

Looking ahead, the Mets face a quick turnaround as they prepare to open a three-game series against the Reds at Citi Field. Manager Carlos Mendoza expressed optimism regarding the return of players sidelined by recent illness, hoping for a swift recovery as the team looks to break out of its current slump.