MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (Interstat) — The Miami Marlins used a six-run fifth inning to overcome an early deficit and defeat the New York Mets 6-2 on Friday night at loanDepot Park.

Francisco Lindor hit a first-inning home run for the Mets, who scored both of their runs in the opening frame. The game turned in the fifth when Miami sent 10 batters to the plate. Heriberto Hernández tied the game with a two-run triple before Connor Norby delivered the decisive blow, a two-run homer.

Winning pitcher Sandy Alcantara allowed two runs over seven innings for Miami. The Marlins improved to 78-82, while the Mets fell to 82-78. The teams continue their series Saturday. Attendance was 34,196. Time of game was 2:36.