Category: Game Recaps
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Jacob deGrom had command of all of his pitches in second tune-up
In Thursday’s 11-9 win over the Nationals, Jacob deGrom allowed two runs and three hits with five strikeouts in three innings. “I had command of all of my pitches and felt really good,” deGrom said after his outing. “I gave up [Taylor’s double] that was hit really hard. It was just a pretty good slider and he took…
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Three Things We Learned: Mets erupt late, defeat Nationals 11-9
The Mets (4-6) defeated the Nationals (4-3) by the score of 11-9 today at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie. For more on Thursday’s victory, check out MLB.com. Jacob deGrom picked up where he left off. The reigning National League Rookie of the Year looked fantastic today, allowing two runs in three innings while striking out five batters.…
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Steven Matz would prefer to start in the minors than relieve with the Mets
Steven Matz allowed two runs – one earned – on three hits with a walk and a strikeout in three innings of relief on Thursday against the Nationals. Matz later appeared on the SNY telecast, and when asked if he’d consider going to the bullpen, he said he’d prefer to start in the minors than pitch in…
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Ruben Tejada showed life on Wednesday
Ruben Tejada was 1-for-13 during Spring Training entering Wednesday’s game against the Marlins, but he recorded two consecutive doubles in his first two plate appearances. Tejada drove in a run with his first double, and drove in another run when he showed patience in drawing a bases loaded walk in the seventh inning. In addition, Tejada started at…
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Noah Syndergaard took positive steps on Wednesday
On Wednesday in Jupiter, Noah Syndergaard faced nine batters, striking out five of them, while allowing only one hit in 2 2/3 innings of relief against the Marlins. “Great stuff plays,” Terry Collins said about Syndergaard, according to Newsday’s David Lennon, “but when you locate, you can be special.” Syndergaard was also pleased with his performance,…
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