Mets tag Johnson for 3 homers in a 6-3 win, face the Marlins ace again on opening day

Mets tag Johnson just 5 days before opening day

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Jason Bay, David Wright and Chris Carter homered off Josh Johnson and the New York Mets beat Florida 6-3 Wednesday, just five days before they face the Marlins ace in the season opener.

Johnson gave up the three solo home runs and five hits overall in 4 2-3 innings. He struck out five and walked none.

Johnson is set to start the opener Monday at Citi Field. He pitched in this game because he missed his last start with the flu — otherwise, he would have made his final tuneup in a minor league game.