Down 6-1, the Mets made it close, boosted by pinch-hitter Asdrubal Cabrer

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Russell Westbrook says he didnt watch Kevin Durants debut for the Golden State Warriors.Draymond Green assures the Warriors want to beat Durants former team really bad.The 2016 Western Conference Finals combatants havent seen each other in more than five months and already sparks are flying in anticipation of Thursdays nationally televised game in Oakland.The game not only will be the first between former teammates Westbrook and Durant, but also a rematch of Golden States rally from a 3-1 deficit in last years playoffs to deny the Thunder a spot in the NBA Finals.Theyre going to want to beat him really bad. Hes going to want to beat them really bad, Green said of the Durant and his old mates, who were formally split in July by the Warriors two-year, $54.3 million offer to the seven-time All-Star. In turn, were going to want to beat them really bad because we want him to beat them really bad.Itll be a lot of emotions, but itll be a fun game to play in. Its always a high-intensity game against them, and I expect nothing less.As expected, the matchup pits the top team in the West against one of its chief rivals.But four games into the new-look season, its the Thunder (4-0) thats sitting atop the Western standings, with the Warriors (3-1) a win away from evening that score.The Thunder will be playing its second game in two nights, having been taken to the limit in an 85-83 road win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday.Westbrook recorded a different type of double-double in the win, countering 35 points with 10 turnovers.Shortly thereafter, he was on a plane making the 60-minute flight north.I play every game like its my last, Westbrook said of his mindset on the eve of the duel with Durant. Regardless of who we play, Im going to play the same way.Even with the World Series on a different channel, Durant assured earlier this week hed be tuned into the Thunder on television on his night off.Im definitely watching, he said of the Warriors night off. The stuff that Ive been through with that team and that organization, that stuff doesnt just go away.Ive got nothing but love for everybody there. Everybody. No matter how they feel about me, everybody on Oklahoma City, on that team, of course ... I support them. I want them to do well.Durant has helped the Warriors do well by most teams standards, opening the season with four consecutive 20-point games. He complemented the points with 10 and 17 rebounds in Golden States first two games, then with a pair of four-steal outings in the Warriors most recent efforts.The run of 20-point games is nothing new to the Most Valuable Player candidate. 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NEW YORK -- Whatever Jacob deGrom meant, it didnt look good.Pulled after another shaky start, deGrom was headed down the dugout tunnel toward the clubhouse when he signaled for Mets trainer Ray Ramirez to follow him.Everythings fine, the shaggy-haired ace insisted Thursday night following New Yorks 6-4 loss to Miami.I was frustrated with how I pitched. I didnt feel great out there tonight. I just wanted to talk to Ray, he said.The Mets fell two games behind idle St. Louis for the second wild-card spot, with the Marlins another game back.DeGrom (7-8) got seven days between starts because the Mets worried he was fatigued, but he still struggled.DeGrom gave up three runs, six hits and four walks in five innings. He has lost three straight starts, tagged for a total of 16 runs, 31 hits and six walks in just 14 2/3 innings.When I walk four guys, I cant throw the ball where I want right now. I got to figure that out. Ill take this time in between this next one and try to get things right, he said.Just kind of out of sync out there. I waved him in to talk to him but theres nothing wrong, he said.Mets manager Terry Collins said he hadnt noticed deGrom signaling to the trainer, adding, What you guys just informed me about is a little troubling to me.But Collins could tell something was off.Its quite obvious when you walk four guys. He was behind in the count, he had a lot of pitches in five innings. Thats just not Jake. Thats the thing weve been watching is his command is not what it has been. Thats been the big issue, he said.Christian Yelich showed off his bat, legs and glove, capped by hitting a three-run homer that helped the Marlins end their season-worst five-game losing streak.Yelich homered for the third straight game, singled twice, drove in four runs and stole two bases. He made a dashing, diving catch in center field with the bases loaded and two outs -- that made up for him later dropping a rooutine fly for an error.ddddddddddddJose Urena (3-5) and the Marlins averted a four-game sweep. Down 6-1, the Mets made it close, boosted by pinch-hitter Asdrubal Cabreras two-run homer in the ninth off Fernando Rodney.Urena allowed four hits, including Jay Bruces 29th homer, and one run in six innings.Bruce hit an RBI single in the eighth and the Mets loaded the bases with no outs. But September call-up Michael Conforto grounded into a double play and pinch-hitter Yoenis Cespedes struck out.It was scoreless in the second when the Mets loaded the bases with two outs. DeGrom hit a liner up the middle that Yelich, playing shallow for the pitch, rushed in to grab off the grass.Yelich hit a three-run drive for his 18th homer in the seventh.WELCOMERHP Fernando Salas pitched a scoreless inning a day after the Mets acquired him from the Angels for a minor leaguer. The 31-year-old reliever was 3-6 with six saves and a 4.47 ERA in 58 games, and had pitched well since the All-Star break. He got to wear his favorite No. 59 and rookie pitcher Josh Smoker switched to 58. Smoker gave up Yelichs home run.TRAINERS ROOMMets: Cespedes and Cabrera didnt start after it rained most of the afternoon. They have been banged up lately and I dont need them slipping on the turf, Collins said. ... 2B Neil Walker said he needed season-ending surgery for a herniated disk.UP NEXTMarlins: RHP Andrew Cashner (4-10, 4.73) is 0-3 in five starts since Miami got him in a trade with San Diego. Hell pitch Friday night at AL Central-leading Cleveland against Carlos Carrasco (9-7, 3.23).Mets: RHP Noah Syndergaard (12-7, 2.56) is 3-0 with a 1.31 ERA in his last three starts going into Friday nights opener of a three-game series against NL East-leading Washington. A.J. Cole (0-1, 4.97) pitches for the Nationals. ' ' '