New York Mets action in the winter leagues has heated up some since our last update including infield prospect Phillip Evans. The 24-year old is playing for the Criollos de Caguas in the Puerto Rican League and his offense has rolled over from his great regular season in which he won the Eastern League batting title.

Here are the numbers for Mets players in winter leagues:

Puerto Rican League

Criollos de Caguas

Phillip Evans UT – 7 games, 28 at-bats, .357/.455/.536, run, three doubles, triple, six RBI, five walks/three strikeouts

Gigantes de Carolina

Chase Bradford RHP – 4 games, three saves, 6.0 innings, 1.50 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, one walk/seven strikeouts

Nabil Crismatt RHP – 3 games (two starts), 12.1 innings, 2.92 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, four walks/ten strikeouts

Mexican League

Aguilas de Mexicali 

Xorge Carrillo C – 25 games, 75 at-bats, .224/.322/.329, six runs, five doubles, HR, nine RBI, seven walks/15 strikeouts

Naranjeros de Hermosillo

Paul Sewald RHP – 12 games, 13.0 innings, eight saves, 1.38 ERA, 0.69 WHIP, zero walks/eight strikeouts

Caneros de los Mochis

Juan Uriarte C – 2 games, 1 for 2 with a strikeout

Dominican League

Leones del Escogido

Luis Mateo RHP – 1 game, 0.2 innings, 13.50 ERA, 4.50 WHIP

Tigres del Licey

Jenrry Mejia RHP – 2 games, 1.1 innings, 20.25 ERA, 3.00 WHIP, three walks/one strikeout

Venezuelan Leauge

Bravos de Margarita

Adrian Almeida LHP – 5 games, 1.1 innings, 47.25 ERA, 5.25 WHIP, five walks/four strikeouts

Navegantes del Magallanes

Darwin Ramos RHP – 8 games, 6.0 innings, 10.50 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, three walks/six strikeouts

Sewald, 26, is pitching in the Mexican League to showcase his skills to not only the Mets but other teams as well given that he’s Rule 5 eligible. Sewald needs to be added to the 40-man roster by November 18 to protect him from the draft as does Evans.

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All four of the the major winter leagues are now in action. Unfortunately there is minimal Mets action up to this point but that will change shortly with Juan Lagares expected to begin playing on November 15th. Lagares will be playing for the Aguilas Cibaenas of the Dominican League as he has five times in his career.

Here are how players that are affiliated with the Mets have fared so far:

Mexican League

Aguilas de Mexicali

Xorge Carrillo C – 18 games, 54 at-bats, .204/.306/.278, four runs, four doubles, three RBI, six walks, ten strikeouts

Naranjeros de Hermosillo

Paul Sewald RHP – Eight games, 9.0 innings, 0-1, five saves, 1.00 ERA, six hits, seven strikeouts, zero walks

Tomateros de Culiacan

Jose Carlos Medina LHP – Five games, 7.0 innings, 2.57 ERA, five hits, seven stikeouts, five walks

Puerto Rican League

Criollos de Caguas

Phillip Evans INF – Three games, 11 at-bats, .273/.385/.364, run, two doubles, two RBI, two walks, three strikeouts

Gigantes de Carolina

Chase Bradford RHP – One game, 1.0 inning, 9.00 ERA, two hits, two strikeouts, zero walks

Nabil Crismatt RHP – One game, 2.2 innings, 7.71 ERA, three hits, three strikeouts, two walks

Venezuelan League 

Navegantes del Magallanes

Darwin Ramos RHP – Seven games, 5.0 innings, 1-0, 12.60 ERA, seven hits, six strikeouts, three walks

Bravos de Margarita

Adrian Almeida LHP – Four games, 1.0 inning, 36.00 ERA, two hits, two walks, three strikeouts

Dominican League

Leones del Escogido

Luis Mateo RHP – One game, 0.2 inning, 13.50 ERA, three hits, zero walks, zero strikeouts

Tigres del Licey

Jenrry Mejia RHP – Two games, 1.1 innings, 1-1, 20.25 ERA, one hit, three walks, one strikeout (Yes, he’s still technically Mets property)

With little Mets action to this point I’ve found it interesting to see all the former Mets top prospects playing in the winter leagues. Anderson Hernandez, Mike Jacobs, Lastings Milledge, and Fernando Martinez have all seen time in the various leagues. Heck, even former Met Raul Valdes threw five scoreless innings on Tuesday night.

Things could get more interesting as a source told me that Jose Reyes is in talks to play for the Aguilas Cibaenas possibly in December. He would join Lagares on the Cibaenas who is training with the team already and supposed to make his debut in two weeks. Mets outfield prospect John Mora has been on the active roster for the Cibaenas in four games (weekly rosters in DWL) but has yet to play in a game.

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This is our third and final roundtable of the 2016 year in which we discuss the futures of Amed Rosario, Dominic Smith, Gavin Cecchini, T.J. Rivera, Seth Lugo and Robert Gsellman. As well as our thoughts on Tim Tebow, our biggest disappointments from this past season and who could replace Terry Collins long-term.

Who is a safer bet long-term, Amed Rosario or Dominic Smith?

Jacob –  At the moment, I feel Smith is the safer player. We’ve seen what his bat can do since he was drafted in 2013, whereas Rosario only broke out offensively in 2016. However, I do believe Rosario is the more successful major leaguer in the long run.

MetsDaddy – If this question was higher ceiling, Rosario is the clear-cut choice.  However, the question here is safer bet, and the answer to that question is Smith.  Both are plus defenders at their position, who had questions about their bat. It should be noted, both answered those questions affirmatively this year.  However, Smith did it while being the youngest player in the Eastern League.  Rosario got his start repeating the Florida State League before getting called-up and going on a hot streak in the Eastern League.  As Smith is progressing faster at higher levels, he is the safer bet.

Corne – Dom Smith. I think he’s already shown what kind of player he will be. Great glove, not a lot of strikeouts, solid average with around 15 home run power. He is not the better player but, he is the safer bet IMO.

John – Rosario – athleticism and defense plays with a MLB contributor floor.  Smith, being a 1B only option, will need to continue make the offensive progressions forward that he made this season.

Mike – Rosario, his defense at shortstop alone could make him a MLB player right now. Combine that with plus speed and you have a guy who brings value to the middle infield. That’s without the potential ceiling offensively which is higher than Smith’s.

2.  What’s the highest level Tebow reaches?

Jacob – Brooklyn

MetsDaddy – Presumably, the Mets will give him every chance to make it to the majors, which should mean he will at least make it to St. Lucie.  With his work ethic, and the raw power we have seen on display, I can conceivably see him playing in AA.  Given his age and the state of the Mets farm system, I can’t see him making it past that point.

Corne – Double-A

John  – A+, not sure where he starts next season but he will play in Florida at some point to cash in. Take away the name and he has an interesting profile but is to old to get the PA and make the adjustments needed to become a legit prospect.

Mike – St. Lucie. Having him play in Port St. Lucie would be a nice cash cow for the Mets but I think that’s as far as the media train allows his lack of talent to go.

Photo: Ed Delany

3.  Biggest surprise of the 2016 MiLB season?

Jacob – Tomas Nido‘s breakout in 2016 wasn’t only a feel-good story for an organizational guy that’s been hanging around since 2012, it was satisfying to know that there is catching depth in the minors. The Mets may not be ready to admit that Travis d’Arnaud‘s leash is shrinking, but with Nido knocking on the door, it’s only a matter of time.

MetsDaddy – For me this has to be Wally Backman resigning as AAA manager.  While we knew he butted heads with the front office on player development issues, we also knew he had a good working relationship with Terry Collins and the full backing of ownership.  With him never getting a managerial interview, and his issues with the front office, it’s hard to imagine him getting a job anywhere next year.  Just a strange move.

Corne – P.J. Conlon, in his first season as a full time starter, I didn’t expect this kind of season at all.

John  – P.J. Conlon, if you remember he was the last man added to Columbia rotation.

Mike – Has to be the all-around improvement by catching prospect Tomas Nido. The success of start Andrew Church came out of nowhere as well.

Photo courtesy of Al Rabon/Midland Sports

4.  Biggest disappointment of the 2016 MiLB season?

Jacob – Many were high on Milton Ramos coming into this season, but he put together a brutal season as Columbia’s inaugural shortstop. It will be interesting to see how much longer the organization gives the former third round pick to showcase his tools.

MetsDaddy – Wuilmer Becerra.  I realize most of his issues were related to a shoulder injury, but this was a lost season for a player the Mets could have conceivably added to the 40 man roster last year to protect him in the Rule 5 Draft.  This should have been a huge year for him.  Instead, it was a lost year at best, and a step back at worst.

Corne – Milton Ramos, had high hopes after what he did in Kingsport in 2015. To go with his great defense I hoped for a good offensive season. Also the rumors about his bad attitude.

John – Wuilmer Becerra’s injury, Ivan Wilson‘s retirement, Jeff McNeil lost season, and how bad Binghamton’s lineup was.

Mike – A second straight lost year in St. Lucie for the talented Jhoan Urena. The Mets minor league organization as a whole for not turning Scarlyn Reyes and Rainy Lara into full time relievers.

5.  Three players not named Rosario you’d protect from the Rule 5 Draft?

Jacob – Paul Sewald, Kevin McGowan, and Marcos Molina.

MetsDaddy – Paul Sewald and Tomas Nido for sure. The last one is a coin flip between Chris Flexen and Tyler Bashlor. Ultimately, I chose Bashlor because his fastball and slider are better, and he struck out 11.8/9 this year as compared to Flexen’s 6.4.

Corne – Ricky Knapp, Tomas Nido, and Paul Sewald.

John – Tomas Nido, Marcos Molina, and Wuilmer Becerra.

Mike – Paul Sewald (should have been added to 40-man in September), Tomas Nido and Wuilmer Becerra.

6.  Better MLB future, Robert Gsellman or Seth Lugo?

Jacob – Robert Gsellman has a good chance to be in the rotation in the future, while I envision Lugo as more of a bullpen arm.

MetsDaddy – The smart money here says Gsellman as he’s younger and found an extra gear on his fastball when coming up to the Mets, but for my money it is still Lugo. First and foremost between the two, Lugo’s curveball is the best pitch by far.  Second, Lugo is a throwback pitcher who finds an extra gear on his fastball when he’s in trouble. Additionally, he is judicious using his curveball saving it for when he’s in real trouble. It’s part of the reason why he was so effective getting out of jams.

Corne – Gsellman, keeps the ball in the park better. But the numbers are the way they pitch is pretty similar.

John – Gsellman, just see him getting the ball every 5th day on a more regular basis.

Mike – Such a tough question because I really like both and believe they will have long-term ML roles. I’m going with Gsellman because of the development of his slider and the added velocity this year.

7.  Best MLB ready second baseman, Gavin Cecchini or T.J. Rivera?

Jacob – T.J. Rivera may not be as good as his small sample size in 2016 would suggest, but he has produced at the highest level, while Cecchini is still finding his footing.

MetsDaddy – Rivera finally got the shot he had earned and waited all his life to get, and he made the most of it hitting .359/.380/.563 in his 17 games as the Mets starting second baseman. He deserves a shot to be on the Opening Day roster next year. With that said, Cecchini is the better player. While both profile similarly in terms of power, Cecchini has more promise defensively, and he has the ability to draw walks. Cecchini is the better bet to be the second baseman in 2017.

Corne – Rivera at this point. I want to see how Cecchini handles second base first. If he handles it well than Cecchini is the better player.

John – Cecchini; I still have him as a second division starter, but a starter. Rivera is a nice bench piece, but a back end one.

Mike – Rivera is currently MLB ready at second base but Cecchini is the clear answer as the better long-term player there.

8.  Low Pick (15th round or later) most likely to reach the majors?

Jacob – I believe the Mets got a steal in 19th-rounder Gary Cornish from San Diego. He blew away the New York-Penn League with a 14.67 K/9 in 14 relief appearances with Brooklyn, although he is on track to be a full time starter in 2017. At 22, Cornish possesses the IQ to pitch with a mental edge, which should only benefit him.

MetsDaddy – Seeing how far he has progressed this past season, the clear answer here is David Roseboom. While the 17th rounder doesn’t have over-powering stuff, the left-hander was over-powering because he located well and pounded the strike zone.  It is a big reason for his success and why he is a platoon neutral pitcher. On July 2nd, Roseboom was named the B-Mets closer. From that point forward he had 14 saves with a 0.92 ERA, a 0.68 WHIP, and .110 batting average against.

9.  MiLB manager best suited to replace Collins long-term?

Jacob – Of the players that comprise the Mets current 40-man roster (including those on the 60-day disabled list), 27 have experience playing under Binghamton Mets manager Pedro Lopez. Comfort with a manager is crucial to players buying into the system, and the veteran skipper will not need help with that.

MetsDaddy – My choice is Jose Leger of the Columbia Fireflies. Leger is a rising managerial star in the minor leagues who was named the manager for Team World in the 2016 Future’s Game. Last season, as the Mets were making their run to the World Series, it was Leger who the Mets chose over everyone to sit on the bench along Terry Collins. Another factor to consider is that as this team gets presumably younger in the upcoming years, Leger was the players first full season manager.  He developed a relationship and a rapport with those players.

Corne – Pedro Lopez, give him a year in Triple-A and then a shot in the majors.

John – Lopez seems like easy choice; but Leger, Rivera, and Alfonzo (not really a manager yet; Brooklyn in 17 my guess) appear to be on track.

Mike – Lopez was spurned by the Mets last offseason for the bench coach position and I think will ultimately move on unfortunately. Jose Leger is a name that consistently comes up when you talk to people involved in the minors for Mets and other teams as well.

10.  MLB ready reliever not named Paul Sewald?

Jacob – Alberto Baldonado is one of my sleepers in the organization, due to his big frame and stellar strikeout numbers, which are aided by a solid breaking ball. It’s not easy to go from Brooklyn to Binghamton in two years, but Baldonado, a native of Panama, did so with promising returns. As a southpaw, he should shoot up the organizational depth chart.

MetsDaddy – Luis Mateo has some promise out of the bullpen.  While he isn’t the strikeout pitcher you would like, he does keep the ball on the ground and in the ballpark. It also helps he has shown the ability to go multiple innings. He could be a sleeper next year for 12th man in the bullpen at some point.

Corne – Logan Taylor.

John – David Roseboom, Kevin McGowan, and Alberto Baldonado appear to be on track.

Mike – I’m a huge fan of the fastball/curveball combination for Alberto Baldonado. I like the fastball and command that Kevin McGowan showed this year as well.

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Photo: Josh Holmberg, Las Vegas Review

Las Vegas 51s (63-70) 10 vs. Salt Lake Bees (58-72) 5 F/7 BOX SCORE

• Brandon Nimmo CF: 2 for 4, 2B, 2 RBI, R .344/.418/.533
• Michael Conforto LF: 3 for 4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R .423/.480/.748
• Kevin Plawecki C: 2 for 4, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R .311/.361/.492
• Ty Kelly 2B: 1 for 2, 3 RBI, R, BB .335/.418/.447

The 51s scored eight runs (five earned) against Tim Lincecum. Michael Conforto homered again against a lefty, a two-run shot off lefty Cody Ege.

• Logan Verrett RHP: 6 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, W (2-0 1.50 ERA)
• Beck Wheeler RHP: IP, 2 H, 3 ER, 2 BB (7.59 ERA)

It was just the second outing in Triple-A this season for Verrett. He got the win in both starts, Verrett pitched six scoreless on June the 16th.

Salt Lake Bees (59-72) 3 vs. Las Vegas 51s (63-71) 0 F/7 BOX SCORE

• Brandon Nimmo LF: 1 for 3, 2B .344/.418/.533
• Michael Conforto CF: 1 for 3 .423/.480/.748

The Las Vegas 51s collected just three hits in the second game of the doubleheader. Conforto collected another hit and is now 26 for 50 with five home runs since rejoining the 51s.

• Tyler Pill RHP: 5 IP, 7 H, ER, 3 BB, 2 K, L (1-1 6.30 ERA)
• Josh Edgin LHP: 2 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 3 K (3.13 ERA)

Pill allowed ten baserunners but, just one lone run in five innings of work. Edgin has not been good since rejoining the 51s, in three innings of work he has allowed four runs.

 Binghamton (61-68) 6, Bowie Baysox 4 Box Score

• Phillip Evans SS: 3 for 5, 2 R .333/.372/.486
• Dominic Smith DH: 3 for 5, 2B, 2 RBI, R, K .306/.370/.470

Evans had his fifth three-hit game his last ten games and also had a four hit game during that span. Over those last ten games he’s hit .465. Evans would currently lead the Eastern League in batting but needs 46 plate appearances in the last 11 games to qualify. Dom Smith had hit fifth game in a row where he collected a RBI. Smith has a .412 batting average in his last ten games. Smith now has 28 doubles and 88 RBIs on the season. Amed Rosario had the night off.

• Tyler Herron RHP: 3 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 5 K (6.32 ERA)
• Luis Mateo RHP: 2 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, BB, K, W (3-4 3.16 ERA)
• David Roseboom LHP: 1.2 IP, H, 0 ER, 2 BB, K (S,13 2.01 ERA)

Kyle Regnault pitched two scoreless innings in relief and Tim Peterson allowed two runs while recording just one out. David Roseboom got his 13th save of the season but, it did not come easy.

St. Lucie Mets (67-58) 13 vs. Charlotte Stone Crabs (62-65) 0 BOX SCORE

The St. Lucie Mets got another big win. Jupiter also won which means that they stayed tied for first place in the second half standings.

• Jonathan Johnson 2B: 3 for 5, 2B, 3 RBI, 3 R, K .246/.373/.330
• Kevin Taylor DH: 3 for 5, RBI, R .288/.384/.410
• Luis Guillorme SS: 2 for 5, 2B, RBI, 2 R .261/.330/.317
• Jhoan Urena 1B: 3 for 5, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R, K .223/.303/.345

The St. Lucie Mets collected 17 hits. David Thompson drove in two to give him 89 RBIs in 107 games this season. Lednier Ricardo hit his second homerun of the season, a solo shot in the fourth. Jhoan Urena has been much better in the second half, hitting .260 and .320 in his last ten games.

• Chris Flexen RHP: 5 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, W (9-9 3.70 ERA)
• Tyler Bashlor RHP: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, K (2.25 ERA)
• Mike Hepple RHP: 2 IP, H, 0 ER, BB, K (4.11 ERA)

Flexen pitched five or more innings for just the fifth time in his last ten games. It has been an up and down year for the hard throwing 22 year old. Tyler Bashlor made just his third appearance with the St. Lucie Mets, he has a 2.45 ERA combined with 65 strikeouts in 51.1 innings pitched this season.

Columbia Fireflies (61-69) 7 vs. Charleston RiverDogs (70-59) 1 BOX SCORE

• Patrick Mazeika DH: 4 for 5, 2 RBI .286/.404/.374
• Tyler Moore C: 2 for 5, 2B, R .234/.298/.308
• Dale Burdick 2B: 3 for 5, 2B, 2 RBIs R .212/.262/.343
• Joe Tuschak RF: 2 for 3, 2B, RBI, 2 BB, 2 R, K .209/.294/.328

The Fireflies collected 14 hits in the victory that was highlighted by Mazeika’s his second career four hit game. He also went 4 for 5 for the Kingsport Mets on August 4th of last season.

• Joe Shaw RHP: 5.2 IP, 5 H, ER, 4 BB, 4 K, W (8-9 4.46 ERA)
• Craig Missigman RHP: 2.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 K (H,6 3.02 ERA)

Joe Shaw bounced back with a solid start after allowing eight run in his last start. Jimmy Duff pitched a scoreless ninth to seal the deal for the Fireflies.

Mahoning Valley Scrappers (32-32) 5 vs. Brooklyn Cyclones (32-33) 1 BOX SCORE

• Gene Cone RF: 2 for 5, R .228/.323/.280
• Desmond Lindsay CF: 1 for 3, RBI, 2 BB, K .307/.453/.507

The Cyclones were 1 for 8 with RISP and left 13 runners on base in the loss. Ali Sanchez andFranklin Correa both doubled. Desmond Lindsay has been terrific when he stays on the field.

• Erik Manoah RHP: 3.2 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, L (5-4 5.43 ERA)
• Franklin Correa (Position Player): IP, 0 H, 0 ER, BB, 2 K (0.00 ERA)

The best pitching performance of the day from the Cyclones was from second baseman Franklin Correa. He has pitched in two games, allowing just one hit and one walk in three scoreless innings.

Before the game it was announced that Thomas Szapucki will be shut down for the remainder of the season.

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Fresno Grizzlies 5 (Houston, 61-49), Las Vegas (55-56) 3 F/11 Box Score

• Gavin Cecchini SS 1 for 4, 2B, BB, R, .308/.385/.429
• T.J. Rivera 3B 2 for 3, 2B, 2 BB, .343/.386/.494
• Kevin Plawecki DH 1 for 5, R, .288/.348/.481

Eric Campbell hit his fourth 51s home run of the year but also committed three errors at first base.

• Duane Below LHP 6 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, BB, 5 K (4.87)
• Luis Mateo RHP 0.2 IP, 2 H, K (AAA debut)
• Josh Smoker LPH 2 IP, 5 H, 2 R (0 ER), 2 K (4.18)

Harrisburg Senators 6 (Washington, 60-50), Binghamton 1 (50-59) Box Score

• Dominic Smith 1B 3 for 4, 2B, K .287/.347/.445
• Matt Oberste 3B 1 for 4, E, .283/.335/.412

Smith hit his 20th double of the year and sixth three-hit game. Amed Rosario is now eligible to come off the disabled list.

• Tyler Herron RHP 6 IP, 7 H, 6 R (2 ER), 3 BB, 5 K, L (2-3, 6.23)
• Paul Paez LHP IP, H, BB, 2 K
• Alberto Baldonado LHP IP, H, K (5.54 ERA)

Paez has struck out four in two scoreless innings since making his B-Mets debut on Tuesday.

Jupiter Hammerheads 2 (Marlins,53-54), St. Lucie Mets (56-49) Box Score

• Kevin Taylor 1B 2 for 3, 2B, BB, K .298/.397/.438

Taylor has been an effective force in the St. Lucie Lineup.

• Josh Prevost RHP 6 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 4 K (4.13 ERA)
• Domingo Tapia RHP 2 IP, H, BB, 4 K (4.67)

Prevost has only allowed two runs in his last 11 innings since returning from the disabled list on July 26th.

Augusta Greenjackets 2 (60-49), Columbia Fireflies 0 (49-59) Box Score

• Enmanuel Zabala CF 1 for 4 .311/.344/.378
• Patrick Mazeika C 1 for 4, 2 K .268/.

Zabala has hit .381 in his last 10 games.

• Kevin Canelon LHP 6 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, BB, 3 K (3.46 ERA)

Canelon has been solid in A-ball, with a low amount of walks and a moderate amount of strikeouts, and allowing 117 hits in 119 innings pitched.

Brooklyn Cyclones 3 (23-22), Hudson Valley Renegades 0 (Tampa Bay, 25-19) Box Score

• Peter Alonso 1B 1 for 3, HR, 3 RBI, BB, K .289/.371/.530
• Jacob Zanon CF 1 for 2, 2 BB, SB .204/.285/.289

Zanon’s 19 stolen bases lead the New York-Penn League. Blake Tiberi recorded the golden sombrero.

• Harol Gonzalez RHP 7 IP, 4 H, BB, 4 K (1.77 ERA)
• Gary Cornish RHP 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, 3 K, S (1st career save, 2.45)

Despite not having a strikeout an inning tonight, Gonzalez leads the league in strikeouts with 67.

For the rest of last night’s recap head over to MetsMinors.net.

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Photo: Allen Greene, Kingsport Mets

AAA – Pacific Coast League

El Paso 4, Las Vegas (53-54) 0 Box Score

• Dilson Herrera 2B 1 for 4, .276/.327/.462
• Eric Campbell LF 2 for 4, SB, .296/.390/.419

51s only had three hits on the night as Matt Reynolds and Gavin Cecchini were both out of the lineup. Reynolds is flying to New York in case Asdrubal Cabrera goes on disabled list but Cecchini was just sitting and was never used in the game.

• Robert Gsellman RHP: 6 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, BB, 8 K, L (3-2, 4.93)
• Josh Smoker LHP 2 perfect innings, 3 K, 4.44 ERA

Smoker has allowed only two earned runs over last 14.1 innings and has 20 strikeouts in that span.

AA – Eastern League

Portland Sea Dogs 8, Binghamton Mets (49-57) 1 Box Score

The Sea Dogs were led by elite prospects Yoan Moncada and Andrew Benintendi. Moncada went 3-4 with a triple and Benintendi contributed two homers.

• Dominic Smith DH: 1-3, RBI, BB .282
• Matt Oberste 1B: 2-3, .287

The Bingo bats were quiet in this one scoring only one run on seven hits.

• Rainy Lara RHP: 4 IP, 6 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, HR, L (6-8, 4.20)
• Kevin McGowan RHP: 2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 2 K, HR (2.51)
• Kyle Regnault LHP: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R (2.57)
• Luis Mateo RHP: 2 IP, H, 2 SO (3.19)
• Logan Taylor RHP: Perfect inning (4.07)

Lara ran into another rough outing in his return to Bingo from his very short stint in Vegas.

A Advanced – Florida State League

The game was suspended due to rain, they will resume action on 8/1.

A – South Atlantic League

Asheville Tourists 4, Columbia Fireflies (48-57) 1 Box Score

• J.C. Rodriguez SS: 1-4, 2B, RBI .241
• Patrick Mazeika DH: 2-3, BB, .280

The Columbia bats continue to struggle this season. They were 1 for 7 with RISP in this game and left eight men on base.

• Joe Shaw RHP: 7 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 BB, 5 K, L (5-8 4.61)
• Nicco Blank RHP: 1 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO (2.89)
• Tyler Bashlor RHP: IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K (2.51)

Joe Shaw has been eating a lot of innings for Fireflies but has struggled to provided consist performance this year as shown by his ERA which is close to 5.

Short Season A – New York Penn League

Aberdeen Ironbirds 1, Brooklyn Cyclones (21-21) 0 Box Score

• Colby Woodmansee SS 1-3, BB, .298

This was an ugly performance for the Cyclones bats getting blanked and only collecting two hits. Thomas Szapucki, who suffered a hard-luck loss, had another stellar performance pitching seven innings while giving up one unearned run on two hits with 10 strikeouts. Let’s hope the Mets don’t trade this guy.

• Thomas Szapucki LHP: 7 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 10 K, L (1-1, 0.00)
• Adam Atkins RHP: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB (4.50)
• Taylor Henry LHP: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 K (2.29)

The lone run of the game scored on a three base sacrifice fly when outfielder Arnaldo Berrios made a nice catch but ran into the wall and injured himself in doing so. Szapucki has now struck out 65 batters this year in 44.1 innings. Our own Jacob Resnick was at the game, you can read his recap here.

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Sacramento River Cats 14, Las Vegas 51’s 10

• Dilson Herrera 2B 0 for 5, K .274/.319/.466
• Michael Conforto LF 2 for 5, BB .333/.429/.333
• Travis Taijeron RF 3 for 6, 2B, 2 RBI, 3K .306/.389/.562

Herrera is 2 for his last 25. Conforto’s two hits and walk were off a lefthander. He has not hit for extra bases yet for Vegas. Nevin Ashley drove in five and had a homer.

• Gabriel Ynoa RHP 5 IP, 11 H, 9 R, 6 ER, 2 K, Loss (9-3) 3.77 ERA

Ynoa has a 6.14 ERA in six June Starts.

INF Daniel Muno was released prior to the game starting to make room for INF T.J. Rivera

Altoona Curve 8, Binghamton Mets 7

• Jose Reyes 3B 0 for 4
• Juan Lagares CF 1 for 4, K
• Amed Rosario SS 2 for 4, 2B, 2 RBI, BB, K, PO .429/.455/.667
• Dominic Smith 1B 1 for 4, HR, K .259/.319/.393

Reyes played six innings before being replaced by Matt Oberste at third base. Rosario hit his third double in five games, and is 9 for 21 since being promoted to Double-A. However, he has struck out five times in four full games.  Smith continues his power surge with his third homer in five games, however he is hitting just .241/.323/.386 in June. He and Dilson Herrera will play in the Futures Game next month.

• Josh Zeid RHP 5.2 IP, 7 H, 6 ER, 2 BB, 2 K 5.87 ERA
• Luis Mateo RHP 2 IP, BB, K 2.50 ERA

Zeid continues to be an inadequate replacement for Robert Gsellman. Righthander Beck Wheeler allowed two runs in the bottom of the ninth to allow the Curve to Walk Off

Charlotte Stone Crabs 11, St. Lucie Mets 9

• Vinny Siena 2B 2 for 5, 3 RBI .192/.323/.192
• Wuilmer Becerra DH 2 for 5, 2 2B, RBI, K .318/.351/.406
• Jhoan Urena 3B 3 for 4, 2B, 3 RBI .209/.274/.309

Becerra has four extra base hits in his last two games (3 2B, HR). However, he has not played Right Field since May. Urena is 7 for his last 10, boosting his batting average 23 points. SS Luis Guillorme committed two errors.

• Andrew Church RHP  2.2 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, BB, 4.24 ERA

Church had easily his worst start since joining pro ball, and did not gain momentum after pitching a complete game loss last time out. Three usually excellent cogs in the St. Lucie bullpen in RHP Ben Griset, LHP Paul Paez, and RHP Corey Taylor combined to give up six runs.

Hickory Crawdads 4, Columbia Fireflies 1 – Game 1

• Kevin Kaczmarski CF 1 for 4, SB, 2 K
• Dash Winningham 1B, 1 for 4, K
• Patrick Mazeika C, 1 for 2, BB .260

Joe Tuschak had his sixth homer for the Fireflies only run. Fireflies faced Ranger’s 2015 first Rounder Dillon Tate.

• Gaby Almonte RHP 5 IP, 5 H, ER, 5 K 2.49 ERA

Almonte has been incredibly lucky this year, allowing 30 hits in 21.2 innings.

Fireflies 10, Crawdads 9 – Game 2

• Kaczmarski RF 1 for 5, 2B, K .260/.340/.400
• David Thompson 3B 2 for 4, HR, 2B, SF, 5 RBI,  2K .292/.345/.483
• Winningham DH 4 for 5, 2B, 2 RBI, K .246/.305/.386
• Milton Ramos SS 1 for 5, 2B, .237/.307/.298

Thompson returned to the diamond in style with a homer and a double. It was his first game since 6/16.

• Joe Shaw RHP 5.2 IP, 8 H, 7 R, 6 ER, BB, 5 K 4.80 ERA

Shaw has struck out 79 in 75 innings, but has allowed 85 hits in 75 innings. Palsha recorded his 12th save.

In case you missed it, 2013 3rd Rounder Ivan Wilson Retired to pursue a career in Football.

Brooklyn Cyclones 6, State College Spikes 2

• Gene Cone LF 1 for 4, RBI, BB .233/.281/.300
• Jay Jabs DH 0 for 3, RBI, 2 BB, 3 K .296/.441/.370
• Blake Tiberi 3B 1 for 5, RBI .118/.211/.118
• Arnaldo Berrios 2 for 5, 2B, K .121/.121/.151

Even with the additions of Colby Woodmansee, and Tiberi, the Cyclones are only hitting .205 as a team.

• Harol Gonzalez RHP 6 IP, 3 H, ER, BB, 10 K 2.55 ERA

Gonzalez has been excellent, allowing nine hits and striking out 21 in 17.2 IP.

Kingsport Mets 6, Pulaski Yankees 4 – Game 1

• Ricardo Cespedes CF 1 for 4, K .176/.176/.176
• Jose Miguel Medina RF 3 for 3, RBI .238/.273/.238
• Dionis Rodriguez DH 3 for 3, 2B, 3 RBI .313/.500/.438

Cespedes has some contact issues to work out. the 18 year old has struck out 9 times in 17 at bats.

• Max Wotell LHP 4.1 IP, H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 5 K, 4.15 ERA
• Colin Holderman RHP IP, K 0 ERA

Wotell was effectively wild in his first start of the year. 2016 8th rounder LHP Placido Torres gave up two runs in his relief appearance.

Pulaski Yankees 7, Kingsport Mets 1 – Game 2

• Ian Strom CF 1 for 4, K .200/.333/.200
• Franklin Correa 3B 2 for 3, 2B .267/.313/.600

SS Yeffry De Aza has struggled in Kingsport, not recording a hit in 13 at bats, and committing four errors, including three in this game.

• Darwin Ramos RHP 4 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K 2.25 ERA

Kingsport pitchers struck out 10 in a seven inning game.

GCL Marlins 9, GCL Mets 2

• Anthony Dirocie RF 1 for 4, 2B, 3 K .375/.500/.625
• Kenny Hernandez SS 3 for 4, RBI .313/.421/.375

Hernandez is 5 for 8 in his last two games after being 0 for 8 to start the year. Juan Uriarte had a rough day at the plate with 3 K.

• Eric Villanueva RHP, 0 IP, 4 R, ER, 2 BB, -.– ERA
• Christian James RHP IP, H

It was Villanueva and James’s pro debuts after being drafted in the 30th and 14th rounds.

DSL Mets1 4, DSL Cubs1 3

• Gregory Guerrero SS 0-3, 2 BB .270/.349/.297
• Domingo Martinez 1B 2 for 5, HR, 2 RBI .200/.270/.375

Guerrero has not hit for much power, with only two doubles to show for it. Martinez has three homers this year. In the continued Tulio Garcia Strikeout watch, it’s 22 in 37 At Bats.

• Ygnacio Rondon RHP 5 IP, ER, 3 BB, 2 K 1.86 ERA

DSL Rays2 6,  DSL Mets2 5

• Andres Gimenez SS 1 for 3, BB, SB .375/.472/.569
• Edinson Valdez RF 1 for 4, RBI, K .308/.384/.369
• Raul Beracierta CF 2 for 3, BB, K .396/.473/.438

Gimenez continues to be awesome with his fourth stolen base, however he has committed his sixth error. Beracierta has hit .417 in his last 10.

Please check out our Draft Tracker for new signings from the 2016 draft. Mets also signed Indy Leaguer Tyler Herron. Check out his profile here.

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Las Vegas 51s (38-33) 6 vs. Reno Aces 3

BOX SCORE

The 51s won their fourth in a row on Tuesday. Logan Verrett was scheduled to start but was scratched because the Colon injury and is on his way to New York.

• Dilson Herrera 2B: 2 for 5, 2 R, K .291/.339/.491
• Brandon Nimmo CF: 1 for 3, R, SB, 2 BB, K .332/.407/.506
• Eric Campbell 1B-3B: 1 for 4, R, RBI, BB, 2 K .281/.397/.484
• Travis Taijeron RF: 1 for 5, 2B, 3 RBIs .310/.391/.573
• Niuman Romero SS: 1 for 4, 2B, K .231/.281/.250

Travis Taijeron added a double to his league leading total, he has 28 and drove in three runs. He is now second in the PCL with 60 RBIs.

• Seth Lugo RHP: IP, H, 0 ER, K (6.40 ERA)
• Chase Huchingson LHP: IP, 2 H, 2 ER, BB, K (6.00 ERA)
• Zack Thornton RHP: 2 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, BB (5.88 ERA)
• Chasen Bradford RHP: 2 IP, H, ER, K, W (4-1 3.74 ERA)
• Josh Smoker LHP: 1.2 IP, H, 0 ER, 4 K, Ninth Hold (5.74 ERA)
• Paul Sewald RHP: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, Eight save (4.05 ERA)

Seth Lugo got the start but only went one inning. Although this was technically a start, he has lowered his ERA from 7.28 to 6.40 allowing just one earned run in last nine innings since joining the bullpen. Chase Huchingson made his first outing since the 18th of April, h has been dealing with elbow soreness.

Altoona Curve 5 vs. Binghamton Mets (28-40) 2

BOX SCORE

The Binghamton Mets are in a tough stretch again losing their fourth in a row and seven of their last eight.

• Kyle Johnson CF: 1 for 3, 2B, RBI .214/.310/.310
• Dominic Smith 1B: 1 for 3, 2B, R, BB, K .261/.313/.371
• Jayce Boyd LF: 1 for 4, RBI, K .206/.280/.235
• Tyler Pill P: 1 for 2, 2B, R .273/.333/.364

Tyler Pill hit his fifth career double. The pitcher has hit .393/.407/.536 in his minor league career to go with one home run and ten career RBIs. Jayce Boyd drove in just his second run in 18 games.

• Tyler Pill RHP: 6 IP, 10 H, 3 ER, BB, 4 K, L (3-8 3.95 ERA)
• Alberto Baldanado LHP: IP, H, 2 ER, 2 BB (4.22 ERA)
• Luis Mateo RHP: 2 IP, H, 0 ER, 3 K (2.48 ERA)

Pill got his eight loss of the season which leads the Eastern League. Pill is an innings eater as he pitched six or more innings in 11 of his last 12 starts.

St. Lucie Mets (35-31) 5 vs. Palm Beach Cardinals 0

BOX SCORE

The St. Lucie Mets won their third in a row and seventh in the last nine beating Palm Beach for the third straight in the final game of the series.

• Champ Stuart CF: 2 for 5, R, SB, K .247/.328/.383
• Amed Rosario SS: 2 for 5, RBI, K .310/.360/.444
• Kevin Taylor LF: 1 for 4, 3B, RBI, R, BB, K .274/.374/.429
• Tomas Nido C: 1 for 5, HR, 2 RBIs. R, K .292/.326/.427
• Michael Katz 1B: 2 for 4 .220/.292/.257
• Jhoan Urena 3B: 1 for 4, HR, RBI, R .200/.270/.307

Tomas Nido hit his third home run of the season and Jhoan Urena hit his fourth. The St. Lucie Mets had a total of 12 hits in the victory.

• Scarlyn Reyes RHP: 6 IP, H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, W (4-7 5.60 ERA)
• Kelly Secrest LHP: IP, 0 H, 0 ER, First Hold (3.68 ERA)
• Robert Coles RHP: IP, 0 H, 0 ER, BB, Third Hold (3.00 ERA)
• Mike Hepple RHP: IP, H, 0 ER (7.88 ERA)

It was St. Lucie’s their second straight shutout and their sixth shutout this month. The St. Lucie pitching staff has allowed just two runs in there last six games. Scarlyn Reyes had his second straight start where he went six scoreless innings.

Injury Note – Patrick Biondi was placed on the 7-day disabled list, Tucker Tharp was promoted from the Brooklyn Cyclones. 

DSL Red Sox2 5 vs. DSL Mets2 (6-9) 1

BOX SCORE

The DSL Mets2 lost against the DSL Red Sox2, recording just seven hits and walking just two times.

• Rafael Valdez 1B-2B: 2 for 5, 2B, R, K .308/.372/.436
• Andres Gimenez SS: 2 for 3, BB .407/.500/.667
• Hanser Ortiz C: 0 for 2, RBI, SF .226/.295/.358
• Raul Beracierta LF: 2 for 4 .333/.419/.407
• Eulises Sanchez RF: 1 for 4, 3B .267/.308/.300

Andres Gimenez extended his on base streak to start his career to 14 games. Eulises Sanchez hit his first triple of his pro career.

• Jurgen Jimenez RHP: 2.2 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, K, L (0-3 12.96 ERA)
• Rafael Encarnacion LHP: 3 IP, 2 H, ER, BB, 4 K (9.31 ERA)
• Daniel Guzman LHP: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER (2.51 ERA)
• Bladimil Vallejo RHP: 2 IP, 0 H, R, 0 ER, 2 BB, K (9.53 ERA)

SAL All Star game:

Three Columbia Fireflies players played in the SAL All-Star game as SAL North beat the SAL South 2-1.

P.J. Conlon LHP: IP, 2 H, ER, K, L. Conlon started for the South team

Alex Palsha RHP: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER

Vinny Siena 2B: 0 for 3, K

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Reno 16, Las Vegas (33-32) 10 Box Score

The 51s battled back from being down 9-0 at one point with the pitching staff allowing 15 hits including three home runs.

• Dilson Herrera 2B: 1 for 5, BB, R, .296/.344/.510
• Brandon Nimmo LF: 2 for 4, 2 R, 3B, BB, .333/.415/.538
• Travis Taijeron RF: 2 for 5, HR (10th), 4 RBI, .312/.393/.580
• Gavin Cecchini SS: 1 for 5, .316/.381/.425

Nimmo extended his hitting streak to 12 games and is hitting .486 over his last nine.

• Rafael Montero RHP: 3.2 IP, 8 H, 9 R, 7 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, L (2-4, 5.82)
• Zack Thornton RHP: 1.1, 2 H, ER, BB, K, 6.46
• Josh Smoker LHP: IP, H, 2 ER, BB, 3 K, 6.28
• Chasen Bradford RHP: IP, 4 H, 4 ER, K, 3.82
• Jeff Walters RHP: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 3 K, 8.31

Montero has now allowed 12 earned runs in 7.2 innings over his last two starts and for the year the Pacific Coast League is batting .305 against him.

Injury Note: Before the game RHP Robert Gsellman (quad) and catcher Jeff Glenn was activated off the DL. Today they will place T.J. Rivera on the DL (hamstring) with infielderNiuman Romero being promoted from Binghamton. 

Richmond 4, Binghamton (27-36) 2 Box Score

B-Mets starter Tyler Pill allowed four runs in the third inning and that is all the Flying Squirrels would need to score as the Binghamton offense went 1 for 6 with runners in scoring position.

• Dominic Smith 1B: 1 for 3, 2 RBI, BB, .269/.321/.379
• Jayce Boyd LF: 2 for 4, 2B, .212/.305/.250

Smith now has 40 RBI on the season which is tied for the fifth most in the Eastern League.

• Tyler Pill RHP: 6 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 0 ER, 7 K, L (3-7, 3.90)
• Luis Mateo RHP: IP, BB, 0 ER, 2.17
• Alberto Baldonado LHP: IP, H, 2 K, 3.12

Derrik Gibson made two errors and Stefan Sabol had one behind Pill who is tied for second most innings pitched in the EL with 80.2.

St. Lucie (33-31) 2, Tampa 1 Box Score

The Mets have now won six of their last seven games as they have one more game left before the Florida State League all-star break this weekend.

• Jonathan Johnson 3B: 1 for 4, R, 3B, .274/.415/.411
• Travis d’Arnaud C: 2 for 3, BB, RBI, 2B. .310/.474/.379
• Amed Rosario SS: 1 for 4, SB, .310/.361/.448
• Wuilmer Becerra DH: 0 for 4, 2 K, .329/.360/.398
• John Mora RF: 2 for 4, R, .249/.322/.341
• Luis Guillorme 2B: 1 for 2, sac bunt, .257/.338/.305

d’Arnaud caught all nine innings behind the plate and his next stop should be Las Vegas for the weekend.

• Corey Oswalt RHP: 8 IP, 2 H, O ER, BB, 7 K, W, (4-2, 4.08)
• Corey Taylor RHP: IP, 2 H, R, 0 ER, 3 K, S, (9th save, 1.48)

Oswalt lowered his season WHIP to 1.34 but opponents are still hitting .275 against him in 64 innings.

Columbia (34-32) 4, Rome 3 Box Score

The Fireflies allowed three runs in the top of the eighth inning to tie the game before scoring the winning run on a Jeffrey Diehl RBI single in the bottom half of the inning.

• Vinny Siena 2B: 0 for 3, BB, .291/.438/.393
• Kevin Kaczmarski LF-RF: 1 for 3, R, BB, .256/.342/.403
• David Thompson 3B: 0 for 3, R, BB, .289/.345/.466
• Jeffrey Diehl RF-1B: 1 for 3, RBI, BB, .213/.312/.367

Columbia secured the victory despite only four hits and going 1 for 11 with runners in scoring position.

• Chase Ingram RHP: 7.2 IP, 2 H, ER, BB, 6 K, 4.21
• Seth Davis LHP: 0.1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, ER, W (2-1, 2.43)
• Alex Palsha RHP: IP, 2 K, S, (10th save, 2.79)

Fireflies closer Palsha has allowed only one earned run over his last 7.2 innings and has 40 strikeouts in 29 innings for the season.

DSL Rangers2 9, DSL Mets2 (4-6) 3 Box Score

• Andres Gimenez SS: 2 for 4, RBI, .400/.476/.657
• Edinson Valdez RF: 2 for 3, 2B, RBI, BB, R, .375/.429/.500

DSL Rangers1 10, DSL Mets1 (5-5) 2 Box Score

• Guillermo Granadillo CF: 1 for 3, 2B, BB, .333/.415/.417
• Gregory Guerrero SS: 0 for 3, .282/.333/.303

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Juan Lagares continued some of his offensive trends from the regular season with the Mets right into winter ball action with the Aguilas Cibaenas. He hit .276/.333/.293 overall but was great against left-handed pitching going 7 for 13 without a strikeout. However, he was just 9 for 45 against righties with 11 strikeouts.

He did have an eight-game hitting streak that was snapped in what will be his last game of the winter season with the Aguilas not making the playoffs. More importantly though is the fact that Lagares had two outfield assists in his last game including throwing out a runner trying to score from second on a single.

Lagares had seven runs scored, five RBI, five walks, double, and two stolen bases in 16 games for the Aguilas. Here are some highlights from his time in the DWL, game-winning bloop single, go-ahead single to right field, and this nice lunging play in center field.

Here are the rest of the Mets affiliated players regular season stats:

• John Mora – Got into only one game for the Aguilas without receiving an at bat.
• Yeixon Ruiz – Was 0 for 1 in the only game action he saw for the Estrellas de Oriente.
• Jhoan Urena – Went 1 for 4 with a double in his only game for the Gigantes del Cibao.
• Jean Rodriguez – Played only one game for the Leones del Escogido going 1 for 4.
• Dario Alvarez – 3.97 ERA, 1.76 WHIP with eight strikeouts/eight walks in 11.1 innings (21 games) split between Aguilas and Toros del Este.
• Chase Huchingson – 3.86 ERA, 1.71 WHIP with two strikeouts in 2.1 innings (5 games) for the Tigres del Licey.
• Rainy Lara –  Pitched seven games (one start) for Leones going 1-0 with a 3.27 ERA, 1.55 WHIP with seven strikeouts compared to five walks in 11 innings.
• Luis Mateo – Allowed two runs on two hits with one strikeout in two innings for Leones.
• Jenrry Mejia – Made 9 appearances (8 starts) for Tigres going 1-3 with a 3.92 ERA, 1.33 WHIP with 26 strikeouts/12 walks in 39 innings.
• Stolmy Pimentel – Had a 3.18 ERA, 1.41 WHIP with two strikeouts/walk in 5.2 innings for the Estrellas before being shutdown with bicep tendonitis in his throwing arm.

Rafael Montero made his winter ball debut for Leones on Monday pitching one inning allowing a solo homerun and striking out two. The team announced that the Mets want him to be used as a reliever and he could be active for the playoffs.

The Dominican League playoffs started last night with the four qualifying teams starting their 18-game round robin. The two teams with the best records in the round robin will then play in a best-of-nine series for the championship.

Alejandro De Aza made his winter ball debut for the Toros del Este last night going 0 for 3 with a walk as the designated hitter in their 3-2 win in game one of the playoffs.

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