The Mets’ strength as a lineup lies in a grind-out approach that extends at-bats and forces opposing pitchers to work for outs. Friday night was something of a master clinic by the Mets in that regard.

Pete Alonso starred with his latest standout game: 3-for-3 with three RBIs, his fourth home run, a double and a sacrifice fly.

The Mets were four outs from their second series loss before Pete Alonso tied the game with a home run and they defeated the Marlins in extra innings.