3 NY Mets truths we learned in their series win vs. the Marlins

You want answers?" Well, the New York Mets just gave you a few. Through three early-season games in Miami, they showed exactly who they are, and what they can be. And no, I’m not talking about outliers like the lack of production from the top two spots in the order. We all know it’s only a matter of time before those bats get going

"You want the truth?" It was right there on the field: decisions that paid off, roles taking shape, and a glimpse at what might define this team moving forward. It wasn’t perfect, and it won’t always be. But a series win is a series win, and in the process, three undeniable truths emerged. Whether you think you can handle it or not, it’s time to break them down.

1) Luisangel Acuna was the right call

The battle for the final bench spot was one of the biggest questions as spring training wrapped up, and the answer didn’t come until the night before Opening Day—Luisangel Acuña was heading to Houston with the big club. His versatility, speed, and flashes of potential late last season all factored into the decision. And in Miami, he wasted no time proving why he belonged, checking every one of those boxes in just three games.

Just before the Mets took the field for their first game in Miami, news broke that Francisco Lindor was welcoming his first son—leading to the rare sight of him not in the starting lineup (though he was suited up and ready on the bench). Enter Luisangel Acuña, who wasted no time making an impact, going 1-for-4 with a run scored in the team’s 10-4 blowout win. But the box score doesn’t tell the whole story. It was Acuña’s single that ignited their seven-run inning, and moments later, he was crossing the plate on Siri’s double, showing off the speed the Mets were counting on.

In Game 2, he kept it rolling, going 1-for-2 with another run scored while holding down second base. And when the series finale turned into a white-knuckle extra-innings battle, he was again, this time as the automatic runner on second, trusted to make something happen in a high-pressure moment. It’s clear David Stearns made the right call, and just as important, Carlos Mendoza isn’t hesitating to put Acuña in spots where he can make a difference.