New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia has pitched well in the Dominican Winter League playoffs for the Gigantes del Cibao since struggling in his debut.
On Sunday night, he pitched a scoreless eighth inning and picked up the win in the Gigantes’ fourth straight victory. Familia allowed an infielder single, but got an inning ending double play off the bat of Emilio Bonifacio to end the frame.
Familia hasn’t allowed an earned run in six straight appearances after allowing two in his debut. During that span, Familia has given up one unearned run on four hits, one walk and six strikeouts in six innings.
He has now thrown 6.2 innings during winter ball action with the Mets reportedly giving him a ten inning cap when they gave him permissioin to play.
With the four game win streak, the Gigantes are now 8-8 in the first 16 games of an 18 game playoff round robin. They have a one game lead over the Tigres del Licey to move into the next round.
