Nick Fortes’ Blast Gives Marlins 3–2 Win Over Mets

Nick Fortes’ Blast Gives Marlins 3–2 Win Over Mets
Miami Marlins celebrate at home plate after a walk-off home run by catcher Nick Fortes (54) in the ninth inning against the New York Mets at loanDepot Park in Miami on June 26, 2022. Sam Navarro/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Rookie catcher Nick Fortes hit a 419-foot, walk-off home run in the ninth inning to give the host Miami Marlins to a 3–2 win over the New York Mets on Sunday afternoon.

It was the first career game-ending hit for Fortes, who was playing in just his 27th major league game.