Shota Imanaga, a strong early candidate for National League Rookie of the Year, simply got pummeled from the start.
CHICAGO — The collision between a sizzling starting pitcher and lineup in the same category produced a giant fireball bearing a Mets logo Friday.
J.D. Martinez, Francisco Alvarez and Brandon Nimmo all homered for the Mets, who have reached double digits in scoring three times in their last five games.Mets designated hitter J.D. Martinez looks towards the sky as he crosses home plate after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs.
The parade started with Martinez’s three-run homer in the first after Francisco Lindor led off the game with a double and Pete Alonso walked.The Cubs loaded the bases in the first against Quintana with help from Mark Vientos’ error — his first this season.Alvarez homered leading off the second. It was Alvarez’s first homer since returning from the injured list last week. Alvarez’s only other homer this season came March 30.
Martinez drove in his fourth run of the game with a single in the fourth. That rally began with Lindor’s leadoff double and a single by Nimmo.
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