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The Miami Marlins edged the New York Mets 2–1 on May 22 at loanDepot park in a low-scoring pitching duel that saw both offenses struggle at the plate. Miami's starter was the story, striking out 10 batters while allowing just 3 hits and 1 earned run across his outing, though his 4.33 ERA suggests inconsistency in recent appearances. The Mets managed only 3 hits with a .650 OPS and struck out 10 times, their lone run coming via a solo home run that proved insufficient against Miami's 2-run output. The Marlins, despite posting a meager .243 batting average and .694 OPS themselves, capitalized on limited opportunities with 2 RBI, while committing no errors on defense. New York's pitching held up reasonably well with a 3.82 ERA and 5 strikeouts, but allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs in a one-run loss underscores the margin for error in tight contests. Both teams combined for 23 strikeouts, reflecting the dominance of fastball-heavy approaches in this matchup. The Mets' inability to generate consistent contact and capitalize on baserunners leaves them searching for offensive consistency as they navigate the divisional schedule.