MLB Roundup: Megill stars as Alonso, Mets beat Marlins

NEW YORK (AP) — Tylor Megill pitched six shutout innings, Starling Marte and Francisco Lindor hit their first dwelling runs of the season, and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 9-3 on Friday of their dwelling opener.

Miami starter Edward Cabrera (0-1) walked a career-high seven in 2 2/3 innings and was pulled with out giving up successful. New York took benefit of 12 free passes from six Marlins pitchers — 4 drawn by leadoff batter Brandon Nimmo.

Pete Alonso additionally homered and drove in two runs for the Mets, who’ve gained 4 straight dwelling openers and eight of their final 9.

In a sport postponed a day due to a wet climate forecast, Megill (2-0) allowed three hits and struck out three, shaking off a line drive that struck his proper foot within the fourth.

CUBS 2, RANGERS 0

CHICAGO (AP) — Marcus Stroman pitched six glowing innings, main the Cubs to the win.

Cody Bellinger hit an RBI single for the Cubs within the fourth, and Ian Happ added a run-scoring double within the sixth.

Stroman (2-0) allowed two hits, struck out six and walked three. The right-hander additionally tossed six innings in a 4-0 victory over Milwaukee on opening day.

Michael Fulmer obtained six outs for his first save with the Cubs, ending a three-hitter.

Texas right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (1-1) was charged with two runs and 5 hits in 5 2/3 innings.