Charles Leblanc hits a third long ball to help Miami win

(Miami) Quebecer Charles Leblanc hit his third big league home run on Friday, helping the Miami Marlins win 6-3 over the New York Mets.

Posted at 10:56 p.m.

The 26-year-old Laval resident brought the score to the final count in the eighth, using a two-run homer. He has six RBIs in major league baseball in 29 games.

Miami stayed in control after scoring two runs in the first inning. Garrett Cooper moved to a triple from the carousel, driving in two runs and scoring twice. Nick Fortes meanwhile had three hits and Miguel Rojas hit two doubles.

The Marlins won a second straight game after a nine-game losing streak.

Pete Alonso hit a 33e home run for the Mets.


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