The St. Lucie Mets scored seven runs in the top of the ninth inning Monday and cruised to a 12-2 victory over the host Fort Myers Miracle in the first of a three-game series at Hammond Stadium.

Leadoff hitter Kirk Nieuwnhuis led the 12-hit attack with two doubles and a home run for the Mets.

Ben Revere, Estarlin De Los Santos and Jair Fernandez each collected two hits for the Miracle.

Miracle Starter David Bromberg (12-3) suffered the loss. He worked six innings and allowed two earned runs on three hits, and struck out seven.

The Miracle dropped to 33-25 in the second half of the Florida State League season.

The series continues Tuesday at Hammond Stadium.

n Ticket Frenzy Tuesday: The frenzy is set to begin. A frenzy like none other at Hammond Stadium. A frenzy that could make Fort Myers Miracle fans huge winners. It’s “Ticket Frenzy Tuesday” Tuesday when the Fort Myers Miracle host the St. Lucie Mets at 7:05 p.m.

The event features nine innings of ticket giveaways to local attractions, professional and college sports teams.

Tickets to be given away include: Naples Zoo, FGCU Athletics, Florida Marlins, Tampa Bay Rays, Shell Factory, Sun Splash, Regal Cinema’s, Florida Everblades, Busch Gardens, Universal Studios, SW Florida Museum, Imaginarium, Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall, Minnesota Twins and more,

“Ticket Frenzy Tuesday” concludes with the grand prize giveaway courtesy of the Miami Dolphins. Fans have a chance to win two tickets to see the Dolphins take the “Monday Night Football” stage Sept. 21 against Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts. Plus, the winning fan gets two tickets aboard the brand new Dolphins Express Bus from Southwest Florida to Land Shark Stadium. Miami Dolphins representatives will be on hand to provide more information.

n Tim Tebow night: University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow has reached “God-like” status in the Sunshine State. He has a Heisman Trophy, two national championship rings, been featured on numerous magazine covers, leads a team ranked first in the preseason polls and now has reached the summit.

The Fort Myers Miracle will host “What Would Tim Tebow Do?” night Wednesday when the Miracle host the St. Lucie Mets at 7: 05 p.m.

The night celebrates Tebow’s heavenly presence and his ability to do anything short of leaping tall buildings in a single bound. Any fans wearing their college gear will have a chance to win tickets to see Tebow and the Gators on Oct. 17 against Arkansas.

Fans entering the ballpark receive a promise ring to remind them that Tim is saving himself for marriage and you should too.

Gatorade has been a big help to Tim in his ascension to one of the top quarterbacks in college football history, so Gatorade will be reduced to help you be able to stomp on Georgia defenders if ever called upon.

The ceremonial first pitch will be truly Tim Tebow style with a jump pass toss to the catcher. Tennessee or LSU fans may want to turn away in fear of ugly flashbacks.

To fire up the Miracle and draw inspiration from this true leader, Tebow’s famous speech after the Gators loss to Ole Miss last year will be played over the public address system numerous times.