MIAMI _ Maybe Jacob deGrom can get even better.
For his latest feat, the Mets' ace dominated the Marlins for seven shutout innings, plus hit the second home run of his career, in a 6-4 win Wednesday night to complete the three-game sweep. He struck out a career-high 14 and allowed three hits and one walk.
Combined with RBI extra-base hits from Amed Rosario, Pete Alonso and Robinson Cano, deGrom's all-around masterpiece was plenty for another Mets victory, the finishing touch on a 5-1 season-opening road trip ahead of their first game at Citi Field at 1 p.m. Thursday.