Pete Alonso, Mets cruise past Marlins in opener of DH

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports)
Pete Alonso had four hits, including a two-run homer, and scored a career-high four runs on Wednesday afternoon as the host New York Mets damaged the Miami Marlins' wild-card hopes with an 11-2 win in the opener of a doubleheader.

The Marlins (81-76) fell a game behind the Cubs (82-75) in the race for the third and final National League wild card while slipping 2 1/2 ga