Ronny Mauricio stayed hot at the plate on Sunday, tallying two more hits to extend his hitting streak to five games and boost his OPS to an impressive 1.515. While his bat remains red-hot, Mauricio continues to adapt defensively, with Syracuse testing his versatility across the diamond. With Luisangel Acuña struggling in the big league club, Mauricio might see a return to Queens sooner rather than later.
Triple-A
Syracuse Mets (22-29) 5, Rochester Red Wings (16-33) 9
BOX SCORE
- 3B Luis De Los Santos – 1-for-5, 2 RBI (.646 OPS)
- 2B Ronny Mauricio – 2-for-4, 1 RBI (1.515 OPS)
- C Hayden Senger – 0-for-4, 2 RBI (.614 OPS)
It was a rather quiet offensive night for the Mets’ offense, with four players tallying a single hit and Mauricio notching two. Mauricio continues to be the best player for Syracuse the past seven days, hitting .571/.588/1.071/1.659 last week. Joey Meneses and Luke Ritter follow as the next-best offensive hitters for Syracuse.
- RHP Brandon Sproat 5.0 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 4 K, 1 HR (6.31 ERA)
- RHP Justin Hagenman 2.2 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 5 K , 1 HR (7.71 ERA)
- LHP Felipe De La Cruz 1.0 IP, 2 K (6.08 ERA)
Brandon Sproat pushed through a gusty outing on Sunday, though it wasn’t without concern, as the Mets’ top pitching prospect allowed seven hits and two runs to cross the plate through five innings. While it was one of his better outings, Sproat has allowed 15 runs in May and is looking to find his rhythm in Syracuse.
Double-A
Binghamton Rumble Ponies (25-17) 2 vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels (13-30) 2,
BOX SCORE
- DH William Lugo – 2-for-3, 1 RBI (.709 OPS)
- RF Alex Ramírez – 1-for-3, 1 RBI (.575 OPS)
William Lugo and Alex Ramírez were the only sources of offense Sunday, as both hit key RBI singles in the 4th inning. Lugo is riding a six-game hit streak entering Memorial Day and has recorded nine hits in his last six games.
- LHP Jack Wenninger 5.0 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 5 K (2.70 ERA)
- RHP Douglas Orellana 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 BB (1.47 ERA)
- RHP Dylan Ross 1.0 IP, 1 K (0.00 ERA)
Jack Wenninger dominated the Flying Squirrels on Sunday, allowing only one run in five innings while striking out five and lowering his ERA to an impressive 2.70. The 23-year-old has allowed just six earned runs in May and is emerging as a rising prospect in the Mets’ pipeline.
Dylan Ross saved the game by tossing a scoreless seventh while tallying a strikeout. Ross went all of May without allowing a run while hitting 101 mph on the radar gun.
Double-A Game 2
Binghamton Rumble Ponies (27-17) 4 vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels (13-32) 2,
BOX SCORE
- LF Alex Ramírez – 2-for-3, 3 RBI (.595 OPS)
- C Kevin Parada– 0-for-1, 1 RBI , 1 BB (.500 OPS)
- SS Jett Williams – 2-for-3, (.858 OPS)
Alex Ramírez was the main source of offense Sunday, as he collected 3 RBIs while recording two hits and has 11 hits in his last 8 games. Ramírez is starting to find his rhythm since his brutal start to the season.
- RHP TJ Shook 3.0 IP, 5 K, 1 BB (2.20 ERA)
- RHP Ryan Lambert 1.0 IP, 2 H, 3 K (2.70 ERA)
TJ Shook and Ryan Lambert were the standouts from today’s bullpen game. Shook struck out five over three innings pitched. Lambert struck out the side, leading the way to a Carlos Guzman save. Shook allowed one run across May and could be on the verge of a promotion to Syracuse if he keeps this up.
High-A
Brooklyn Cyclones (30-14) 6 vs. Jersey Shore Blueclaws (16-27) 4
BOX SCORE
- 3B Jesus Baez – 2-for-4, 3 RBI (.807 OPS)
- 1B Jacob Reimer – 1-for-3, 2 RBI, (1.017 OPS)
Jesus Baez is riding a five-game hitting streak and has racked up 11 hits during that impressive stretch, showcasing both consistency and confidence at the plate. He’s batting .337 in May, continuing to build on a strong overall campaign. With his bat heating up, Baez is positioning himself as a strong candidate for a Double-A call-up later in the season.
- RHP Matt Allan 1.2 IP, 1 H, 1 K, 2 BB ( 0.00 ERA)
- RHP Jace Beck 1.2 IP, 2 H, 1 K, 1 BB (4.58 ERA)
- RHP Saul Garcia 1.1 IP, 1 ER, 3 K, 3 BB (1.50 ERA)
Saul Garcia gutted through his fifth save of the season. While his control was highly erratic, he managed to strike out the side and secure a 6-4 win vs the Blueclaws. Matt Allan is continuing to adjust to pitching at the professional level after spending six years sidelined by injuries and recovering from multiple surgeries.
High-A Game 2
Brooklyn Cyclones (30-15) 4 vs. Jersey Shore Blueclaws (17-27) 6
BOX SCORE
- CF A.J. Ewing – 1-for-4, 1 RBI (.915 OPS)
- SS Boston Baro – 2-for-4, 3B, HR, 2 RBI (.599 OPS)
Boston Baro was the main star on offense Sunday, smacking a triple alongside his second home run of the season. A.J. Ewing is adjusting nicely to Brooklyn as he has eight hits over his last five games and has an OPS of .915 to start his Single-A campaign.
- RHP Joel Díaz – 3.0 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 4 K, 1 BB (4.11 ERA)
- RHP Ben Simon – 1.1 IP, 2 K, 2 BB (5.21 ERA)
- RHP Dakota Hawkins – 1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 5 K, 1 BB ( 4.32 ERA)
Joel Díaz struggled in his outing, surrendering five earned runs on eight hits over three innings, though he did strike out four. Dakota Hawkins was electric in relief, striking out five over 1.1 innings while allowing just one hit and one run that came alongside a Chris Suero error. Hawkins has a 2.45 ERA in May, along with a save.
Low-A
St. Lucie Mets (24-21) 3, Jupiter Hammerheads (20-25) 4
BOX SCORE
- DH Corey Collins – 3-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 BB (.862 OPS)
- LF Nick Roselli– 1-for-3, 1 H, 2 RBI (.653 OPS)
- CF Simon Juan – 1-for-4, 1 RBI (.629 OPS)
Nick Roselli launched his third home run of the season on Sunday, providing one of just two run-scoring plays in an otherwise quiet offensive showing. Corey Collins broke out of his three-game hitless streak by tallying a run-scoring ground double. Collins has a .792 OPS in May as he continues his rehab assignment.
- RHP Will Watson – 4.2 IP, 3 ER, 3 H, 6 K, 1 BB, 1 HR (2.78 ERA)
- RHP Hunter Hodges – 1.0 IP, 2 K (3.24 ERA)
- RHP Juan Arnaud– 1.0 IP, 1 K ( 4.61 ERA)
Will Watson is still looking for his first win in 2025 as he allowed three earned runs on three hits over 4.2 innings while striking out six and retiring the first 12 Jupiter hitters. Watson was originally drafted by the Mariners in the 20th round of the 2023 MLB Draft following his time at California Lutheran and San Joaquin Delta College, but instead transferred to USC and reentered the draft in 2024 and has looked like a fabulous late-round pick-up from the front office.
