Tue Apr 01 23:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Mets and Marlins Face Off in Highly Anticipated Pitching Matchup
**Miami, FL –** The New York Mets look to continue their winning streak against the Miami Marlins tonight in a highly anticipated pitching duel at loanDepot park. The game features a clash of aces returning from injury-plagued seasons: Kodai Senga for the Mets and Sandy Alcantara for the Marlins.
Senga, a 2023 All-Star who finished 7th in Cy Young voting, had a breakout year before injuries limited him to just one start in 2024. His performance this season will be crucial to the Mets’ success. Tonight, he’ll be unveiling a new two-seamer/sinker.
Alcantara, the Marlins’ ace, missed the entire 2024 season recovering from Tommy John surgery. While his 2023 season was a step down from his dominant 2022 performance, his return to the mound is eagerly awaited. In his first start of the 2025 season, he pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on two hits and four walks while striking out seven batters.
Adding to the excitement, the Mets offense exploded for 10 runs and four home runs, including a Pete Alonso grand slam, in Monday night’s victory. Francisco Lindor also returns to the lineup after the recent birth of his son. Meanwhile, the Mets’ Sean Manaea suffered a setback in his rehab, delaying his return until at least late May.
The matchup is a significant one, not only for the two teams but also for the pitchers themselves, as they look to prove their return to form after significant time away from the game. The game promises to be a thrilling contest.
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