 J.D. Martinez in an 0-2 count, a three-run homer. Francisco Alvarez at three RBIs and two extra base hits for the Mets who stopped a two-game skid and improved to 17-6 in their last 23 games. And Hunter Brown pitched six shutout innings. Jeremy Pena and Jordan Alvarez hit home runs. And the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 for their 10th in 11 games. After going 4-0 with a 1.16 ERA in five June starts, Brown opened July with another solid outing. The right-hander allowed two hits, both singles.