Category: Miami Marlins
Final: Marlins 2 – Mets 1
The Miami Marlins defeated the New York Mets by the final score of 2-1 this afternoon at Tradition Field. For a full box score recap follow the link below…
Game Notes:
- Jacob deGrom fired 4 scoreless innings this afternoon, allowing four hits, one walk, and five strikeouts.
- Jeurys Familia pitched 1 inning of relief allowing two hits, no runs, and one strikeout.
- Michael Conforto was 1-3 with a double.
- Juan Lagares was 1-1 with a run scored.
- David Wright was 0-3 with a strikeout, and played 5 innings at third base.
- Addison Reed had a rough inning of work allowing 3 hits and 2 earned runs. He also had a strikeout.
There seems to be some concern from people regarding DeGrom’s velocity this spring, as he is hovering between the 91-93 mph range, instead of his normal 94-96 mph range. DeGrom claims he feels fine and he was also pitching on short rest which could’ve been a contributing factor. His ERA is sitting pretty at 0.90 and he is still getting people out on a regular basis despite a couple ticks below his normal velocity. I’m optimistic his velocity will return to its normal average during the regular season, and even if it doesn’t, he has proven he still can get hitters out without the velocity he normally brings.
- The Mets begin a 3-game swing on the west coast of Florida tomorrow, starting with a contest against the New York Yankees in Tampa. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 pm et. and the game will not be televised, but can be heard on WOR 710 AM.
- Southpaw Steven Matz will take the hill for the Mets and is scheduled to face promising Yankees right-hander Luis Severino.
Lineups Marlins vs. Mets 1:10 pm et
Marlins:
1. Dee Gordon (L) 2B
2. Marcell Ozuna (R) CF
3. Christian Yelich (L) LF
4. Justin Bour (L) 1B
5. J.T. Realmuto (R) C
6. Ichiro Suzuki (L) RF
7. Chris Johnson (R) 3B
8. Adeiny Hechavarria (R) SS
9. Jarred Cosart (R) P
SP: Jarred Cosart RHP
*Marlins will play without a DH this afternoon.
Mets:
1. Curtis Granderson (L) DH
2. David Wright (R) 3B
3. Michael Conforto (L) LF
4. Wilmer Flores (R) SS
5. Alejandro De Aza (L) CF
6. Eric Campbell (R) 1B
7. Roger Bernadina (L) RF
8. Kevin Plawecki (R) C
9. Ty Kelly (S) 2B
SP: Jacob deGrom RHP
- Today’s game can be seen on SNY
Game Notes:
Available Pitchers for both squads:
MARLINS:LHP Brad Hand, RHP Brian Ellington, RHP Andre Rienzo, RHP Kyle Barraclough
METS: LHP Sean Gilmartin, RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Zack Thornton
RHP JACOB deGROM: Will make his third start of the Spring today…Tossed 3.0 scoreless innings on March 17 at Miami in his last start…Did not issue a walk and struck out three…
DAVID WRIGHT: Went 1-3 with an RBI yesterday after going 2-3 on Friday in his first two Grapefruit League games of the spring…
VS. MIAMI: Today’s game is the fifth this spring vs. Miami and the fourth in the last eight days…The Mets are 3-0-1 vs. the Marlins…The two clubs will meet once more after today (March 29 in Port St. Lucie).
JUAN LAGARES: Is hitting .364 (8-22) with four runs scored, one triple, one home run, six RBI and three stolen bases, including stealing home as part of a double steal yesterday.
Final: Mets 8 – Marlins 6
The New York Mets defeated the Miami Marlins today by the final score of 8-6 at Roger Dean Stadium. For a full box score recap follow the link below…
Game Notes:
- In Noah Syndergaard’s second start of the spring, he went 3.2 innings allowing 5 hits, 1 ER, 1 BB, and 3 K’s.
- Travis d’Arnaud who started at DH, went 1-3 with a bases clearing double in the top of the 5th.
- Wilmer Flores got the start at shortstop and was 0-2 with an RBI. He drove in a run on a bases loaded walk.
- Travis Taijeron who was assigned to minor league camp today, went 2-5 with a run scored. He is still hitting at a ridiculous average of .385.
- Antonio Bastardo had another rough outing, in 0.2 innings pitched he allowed 3 ER, on 3 hits with 1 K.
- Jim Henderson had his first tough inning this spring allowing 1 ER on 3 hits, with 2 K’s in one inning of work.
- Jeurys Familia pitched another scoreless inning with 1 K and 1 HBP.
Today’s game may ultimately be remembered for the bus ride that left Tejada behind. All jokes aside, Syndergaard pitched good this afternoon as he was only burned on an RBI single by up and coming Mets killer Justin Bour. Syndergaard’s fastball was being thrown as high as 99 mph, with his slider hitting 91 MPH. No other starting pitcher in baseball in my opinion, consistently brings the power stuff that Syndergaard brings, from the 1st pitch of the game to the 120th pitch. I do not believe he is in for a major sophomore slump, as he seems to grow and get better with every start he makes. Syndergaard was also hit by a comebacker during his start but immediately waved the trainers off which was great news. Antonio Bastardo who must be experimenting with his pitches, continues to get hammered this spring. Luckily it’s still spring and none of these appearances matter, so I won’t jump on the panic train early. I just hope these numbers are something we won’t have to reflect on during the regular season.
- The Mets are off tomorrow but will head back to Jupiter on Thursday to face the Marlins again. First pitch is slated for 1:05 pm et and the game will not be televised. The game can be heard however on MLB.com.
- Jacob deGrom is expected to make the start for Thursday’s game, and the Marlins will send their ace right-hander Jose Fernandez to the mound.
Mets vs. Marlins Lineups 1:10 pm et
Mets:
1. Juan Lagares (R) CF
2. Wilmer Flores (R) SS
3. Travis d’Arnaud (R) DH
4. Kevin Plawecki (R) C
5. Eric Campbell (R) 3B
6. Marc Krauss (L) 1B
7. Travis Taijeron (R) RF
8. Luis Rivera (R) 2B
9. Roger Bernadina (L) LF
SP: Noah Syndergaard RHP
Marlins:
1. Dee Gordon (L) 2B
2. Marcell Ozuna (R) CF
3. Christian Yelich (L) LF
4. Giancarlo Stanton (R) RF
5. Justin Bour (L) 1B
6. Martin Prado (R) 3B
7. Ichiro Suzuki (L) DH
8. Adeiny Hechavarria (R) SS
9. Jeff Mathis (R) C
SP: Justin Nicolino LHP
- Today’s game will not be televised but can be heard on the Marlins Radio Network, if you have MLB.tv Premium account.
Game Notes:
Also scheduled to pitch for the Mets include, LHP Antonio Bastardo, LHP Jerry Blevins, RHP Jeurys Familia, RHP Jim Henderson, RHP Addison Reed, LHP Sean Gilmartin, and RHP Logan Verrett.
Final: Mets 11 – Marlins 0
The Mets defeated the Marlins by the final score of 11-0 at Roger Dean Stadium this afternoon. For a complete box score recap follow the link below…
Game Notes:
- The Mets had 15 total hits this afternoon, while the Marlins only had 3.
- Matt Harvey had a strong start, going 4 innings, while only allowing 1 hit and 4 strikeouts.
- Jeurys Familia pitched a perfect frame with 2 K’s.
- Ruben Tejada had himself a game going 2-3 with 3 RBI, and a run scored.
- Yoenis Cespedes was 1-3 with an RBI single
- Johnny Monell was 1-1 with 2 RBI
- Travis Taijeron was 1-1 with 2 RBI. He is hitting .421 and has 10 RBI’s this spring.
- Dilson Herrera left today’s contest early after fouling a ball of his left knee in the 9th.
The New York Mets plain and simple came to play today. Everyone on the roster looked to be in midseason form, and it was all the more impressive that they did this against the Marlins Opening Day regulars. Matt Harvey was absolutely dominant and as I’ve said before, I believe this is going to be his best season in his career thus far. Familia, Blevins, and Bastardo pitched 3 innings of shutout ball, not even allowing a hit against them. Familia is going to have a big year, if the relievers in front of him can bridge the gap. Last year that was an issue, and I believe the Mets have built a stronger bullpen around Familia this season. Ruben Tejada just continues to rake since Asdrubal Cabrera went down, and his storyline is going to be an interesting one to follow for the rest of the spring. Johnny Monell who is being discussed as the potential backup catcher for the Mets, had a nice day at the plate, as he had a 2-run RBI double in the top of the 7th. Dilson Herrera is scheduled to leave for the WBC qualifiers Monday, so the injury he suffered will be something to keep an eye on.
- The Mets will travel to Lakeland tomorrow to face the Detroit Tigers. First pitch is slated for 1:05 pm et, and will not be televised but can be heard on WOR 710 AM.
- Jacob deGrom will make his second start of the spring against Tigers southpaw Daniel Norris.
Mets vs. Marlins Lineups 1:05 pm et
Mets:
1. Alejandro De Aza (L) LF
2. Juan Lagares (R) CF
3. Yoenis Cespedes (R) DH
4. Travis d’Arnaud (R) C
5. Dominic Smith (L) 1B
6. Roger Bernadina (L) RF
7. Eric Campbell (R) 3B
8. Ruben Tejada (R) 2B
9. Matt Reynolds (R) SS
SP: Matt Harvey RHP
Marlins:
1. Dee Gordon (L) 2B
2. Marcell Ozuna (R) CF
3. Christian Yelich (L) LF
4. Giancarlo Stanton (R) DH
5. Justin Bour (L) 1B
6. Martin Prado (R) 3B
7. J.T. Realmuto (R) C
8. Ichiro Suzuki (L) RF
9. Adeiny Hechavarria (R) SS
SP: Tom Koehler RHP
- Today’s game can be seen on MLB.tv or heard on WOR 710 AM.
Final: Cardinals 14 – Mets 9
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Mets this afternoon by the final score of 14-9. For a full boxscore recap follow the link below…
Game Notes:
- Bartolo Colon had an uneven outing allowing 4 runs, on 6 hits, in 3 2/3 innings pitched.
- Kevin Plawecki (pictured) was 1-3 with a 2-run HR.
- Lucas Duda had a muti-hit game going 2-3 with a run scored.
- Every position player in the starting lineup today had at least one hit, aside from Wilmer Flores.
- Juan Lagares came in late as a replacement, and went 1-1 with 2 RBI.
- Jim Henderson pitched a scoreless inning. In 4 innings pitched this spring, he has allowed only one hit and has 5 strikeouts.
- The Mets will travel to Jupiter to play the Miami Marlins with a 1:05 pm et start time. The game can be seen on MLB.tv or heard on WOR 710 AM.
- Matt Harvey will take the mound in his second spring start of the season for the Mets, against Marlins righty Tom Koehler. Also scheduled to pitch for the Mets include, LHP Duane Below, RHP Hansel Robles, and RHP Addison Reed.
Final: Mets 7 – Tigers 3
The Mets defeated the Detroit Tigers at Tradition Field this afternoon by the final score of 7 to 3. A full box score recap is provided at the link below…
Game Notes:
- Lucas Duda had a day at the plate going 2-3 with a HR and 2 RBI.
- Neil Walker (pictured) hit his first home run in a Mets uniform with a solo shot in the bottom half of the fourth.
- Asdrubal Cabrera went 1-3 this afternoon with a 2-run single in the bottom of the third.
- Yoenis Cespedes had his second RBI of the spring with his RBI single in the bottom of the third.
- Bartolo Colon pitched 3 innings allowing 4 hits on 1 ER and 2 K’s.
- Jeurys Familia pitched a perfect frame with 2 K’s.
The Mets got a lot of help today from their projected starters offensively. Lucas Duda swung the bat exceptionally well, as his lone out was also hit very hard. It was nice to see Neil Walker get his first home run in a Mets uniform this spring when he belted a shot to right field in the bottom of the 4th. Both Duda and Walker’s current batting average’s sit at .375. Bartolo Colon had a tough first inning as he allowed a leadoff triple to Anthony Gose and an RBI single shortly after to Casey McGehee. He was pitching from the stretch the rest of the inning but seemed to get it under control as the inning wore on. After laboring through the first inning Colon seemed to find his grove and pitched a solid 2 innings thereafter. Wilmer Flores made some nice plays defensively at third base this afternoon, and I believe he is comfortable enough at that position to ease everyone’s worries. Watching Jeurys Familia pitch is such a thing of beauty. He is so smooth with his mechanics and he looked untouchable this afternoon with the way he was pitching. With a better bullpen to bridge the gap this season, it would not shock me if Familia approached 50 saves.
Colon & Matz are up first…
The Mets have announced that on Monday both Bartolo Colon and Steven Matz will be scheduled to start in separate games. The Mets will be playing in two ball games, one at Tradition Field against the Tigers and one in Jupiter against the Cardinals. Colon will take the hill against the Tigers, and the southpaw Matz will pitch against the Cardinals. It is expected the other big three of deGrom, Harvey, and Syndergaard will also pitch this upcoming week.
Final: Marlins 4- Mets 4
The Mets and Marlins played to a 4-4 tie in their first game of the spring at Tradition Field this afternoon. For a complete boxscore recap click the link below…
- Game Notes:
- Mets prospect Dilson Herrera had an exciting inside-the-park home run in the 9th inning which tied the game up at 4. He was 2-2 at the plate today including that home run.
- Logan Verrett pitched 2 innings of 2-run ball with his lone mistake coming off of the bat of left fielder Destin Hood in the 2nd inning.
- Juan Lagares went 1-2 today but looks incredibly comfortable at the plate and in the field already. Lagares may be the x-factor for this club this season.
- Neil Walker collected his first hit in a Met uniform, with a 1-2 effort this afternoon.
- There were a couple of errors made by the starters this afternoon, by Lucas Duda and Asdrubal Cabrera. Not much to read into considering it was each their first game of the season.
- The Mets travel to Kissimmee tomorrow to take on the Houston Astros. Mets prospect pitcher Robert Gsellman is slated to take the mound against former Met pitcher Collin McHugh. You can catch the game on MLB.TV with a 1:05 pm et start time.
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RHP Seth Lugo, LHP Josh Smoker, RHP Hansel Robles, and RHP Antonio Bastardo are scheduled to pitch tomorrow afternoon.
Mets fans are already in midseason form as they gave Yoenis Cespedes a standing ovation in his first at-bat, and were overly exuberant during Wilmer Flores lone pinch-hit appearance chanting his name loud and proud. The fans were also really loud screaming, “Let’s Go Mets,” when the Mets had loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom of the 5th. You get a great sense of excitement surrounding everyone involved with this team including SNY announcers Gary Cohen, Ron Darling, and Keith Hernandez. It will be quite a sight to see next week when the flamethrowers are slated to take the mound…
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