St. Louis Cardinals (9-8-2) vs. New York Mets (7-9-3)
Clover Park, Port St. Lucie
RHP Carlos Martinez vs. Jacob deGrom
Happy deGrom day! Jacob deGrom takes the mound today as the Mets avoid playing a division rival such as the Nationals or the Marlins and play the Cardinals instead.
The game is not available on TV, and only on Cardinals radio. First pitch is 1:10 p.m.
The Mets Scored More Than Three Runs!
Yesterday, the Mets beat the Astros 7-4 and collected 9 hits. Rene Rivera had a big day going 2-for-4 and Ryan Cordell also collected two hits. Coming off a down-year, we have noted how Eduardo Nunez has had a good spring and he continued that yesterday, going 1-for-3 with a double, raising his average to .321 and his OPS to .851.
Rick Porcello somehow allowed only two runs yesterday, despite yielding nine hits as he became the first pitcher to go beyond four innings this spring. Pedro Payano had a good outing behind him allowing no runs in two innings pitched.
Brandon Nimmo got hit by a pitch. So yesterday just felt very Mets.
On The Mound Today
Jacob deGrom has only pitched one official spring training game. In that start he allowed 1 hit and struck out two over three innings. He’s been throwing simulated games and working on a curveball that he rarely uses. In one attempt in his last simulated game, J.D. Davis smacked it out of the park. Outside of that, deGrom seemed to have fun befuddling his teammates with his slider.
After deGrom pitches is when this day gets really interesting. Edwin Diaz, Jeurys Familia and Dellin Betances are all listed to go. Diaz is trying to build off his positive outing last time out. Familia is trying to continue his positive spring and Betances is trying to show that he can be healthy and effective. It’s a massive day for the bullpen. Brach Brach, who has had an under the radar spring training, will follow them.
The Lineup
- Jeff McNeil – 3B
- Amed Rosario – SS
- Robinson Cano – 2B
- J.D. Davis – LF
- Wilson Ramos – C
- Matt Adams – 1B
- Jake Marisnick – CF
- Ryan Cordell – RF
- Jacob deGrom – SP
There’s no DH! One of our pitchers who rake will be getting his cuts in today. The bench is real interesting as well. Luis Guillorme is listed as he is in open competition now with Eduardo Nunez for a spot on the roster. Top prospects Andres Gimenez and Ronny Mauricio are also both listed as the Mets continue to take an extended look at them, especially at the 18-year old Mauricio who has been impressive against MLB-caliber talent this spring.
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