It took ten innings, but the Mets got their first win of the season, beating the Marlins 6-4.
Jon Niese had a rocky 1st inning, but soon settled down to finish the night with seven innings pitched, allowing two runs on four hits with three strikeouts.
Terry Collins decided to pull Niese after just 87 pitches and had Bobby Parnell pitch the 8th inning. Parnell hit 98 MPH twice in the inning and struck out two.
The Mets were tied 2-2 going into the 9th inning, when Josh Thole hit an RBI single to give the Mets the lead.
All of this led to Francisco Rodriguez coming in to pitch the 9th with the Mets up by one run, and you'll never guess what happened. Okay...maybe you will. He blew it.
David Wright came to K-Rod's rescue in the top of the 10th inning, however, and had a very "clutch" RBI single, driving in Jose Reyes.
Most exciting hit of the night award, however, goes to Willie Harris. This guy was a great offseason pick-up. With two outs in the 10th, Harris doubled to drive in two runs and give the Mets some insurance runs.
Blaine Boyer was called upon to pitch the bottom of the 10th, and recorded his first save of the season, and only the second of his career.
*In case you're wondering, K-Rod still needs to reach 55 games finished for his option to vest.
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