Mets continue rolling by edging Marlins

A turbulent homestand ended on a positive note for the embattled New York Mets.

Pinch-hitter Dominic Smith broke a seventh-inning tie with an RBI single and New York beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Thursday night for its fifth straight victory.

“Clutch,” manager Luis Rojas said. “This is a kid that’s going to grind at-bats.”

Marlins leadoff batter Miguel Rojas and Mets counterpart Jonathan Villar each homered on the first pitch they saw, the first time that’s happened in a major league game since at least 1985, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

Statisticians at Elias were unable to go back any further with certainty because prior pitchcount records aren’t precise.

Francisco Lindor doubled home a run and scored on a balk by Miami starter Sandy Alcantara (8-13). New York won all three games completed this week against the last-place Marlins, including the resumption of one suspended on April 11.

The teams were rained out

Wednesday night, one day after acting Mets general manager Zack Scott was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated.

He pleaded not guilty in court Thursday and was placed on paid administrative leave by the Mets “until further notice.” Team president Sandy Alderson will assume Scott’s responsibilities.

Jeurys Familia (9-3) struck out two in a perfect inning and Edwin Díaz did the same in the ninth for his 28th save in 32 chances. The win guaranteed New York will finish at least .500 at home this season.