The New York Mets open a three-game road series against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on Monday, September 7, 2026, with first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET. The matchup brings together two National League East division rivals. The Mets enter the series with a 65-78 record, while the Miami Marlins sit at 72-72 and hold third place in the division standings.
For fans tuning in from home, the opening contest will be broadcast live regionally on SNY. Viewers wondering how to watch Mets at Marlins on SNY on Sept. 7, 2026, can access the broadcast through traditional cable and satellite packages or via digital streaming platforms. Depending on regional restrictions and local listings, the game is available to stream through MLB.tv and the official MLB App for subscribers who have SNY included in their television package, or via standalone in-market streaming options provided by Amazon or MLB.
Pitching Matchup and Lineup Notes
Monday’s matinee features a duel on the mound. The Mets are expected to hand the ball to Jonah Tong, who looks to make an impression in his first major league start of the year. Tong previously posted a 1-1 record with a 3.60 ERA across three relief appearances earlier in the season. Meanwhile, the Marlins counter with Eury Perez, who carries a 7-10 record and a 3.72 ERA into the contest.
Both lineups feature offensive contributors as the two clubs clash in South Florida. The Mets’ lineup card includes Francisco Lindor at shortstop, Juan Soto serving as designated hitter, and Bo Bichette at third base, alongside Brett Baty at first base. Baty enters the series carrying a .353 batting average with nine runs batted in over his last 15 games, having homered in Sunday’s action. The Marlins’ projected batting order features Otto Lopez, who has compiled a .302 batting average, .339 on-base percentage, and .439 slugging percentage with 10 home runs, 63 RBIs, and 30 stolen bases across 34 attempts this season. Teammate Javier Sanoja is slated to start at second base, batting .289 with eight home runs and 55 RBIs.
Betting Odds and Injury Reports
Wagering markets heading into the afternoon matchup position the home side as favorites. The Marlins open as -135 moneyline favorites, with the Mets listed as +115 underdogs. The over/under total for the game is set at 8 runs, with -115 odds on the over and -105 odds on the under.
Miami’s currently sidelined players include Xavier Edwards with a thumb issue on the 10-day IL, Max Meyer dealing with a neck problem on the 15-day IL, Anthony Bender recovering from a shin injury on the 15-day IL, and Pete Fairbanks nursing a nerve concern on the 15-day IL, in addition to Adam Mazur, William Kempner, Andrew Nardi, Robby Snelling, and Ronny Henriquez all placed on the 60-day IL. The Mets are dealing with their own roster gaps, currently missing Cionel Perez to a forearm injury on the 15-day IL, Devin Williams to a shoulder problem on the 15-day IL, Tylor Megill to an elbow issue on the 60-day IL, Jorge Polanco to an ankle ailment on the 60-day IL, and Reed Garrett to an elbow setback on the 60-day IL.
Following Monday afternoon’s series opener, the three-game set continues at loanDepot park through midweek as both clubs evaluate their talent and bench depth ahead of the final weeks of the 2026 Major League Baseball season. We welcome your thoughts and score predictions for this series in the comments below, and feel free to share this guide with fellow baseball fans.
