The New York Mets took on the Miami Marlins at First Data Field this afternoon, where they came back late but were defeated by the score of 7-5. Pitching Jacob deGrom lasted 5.1 innings and threw 72 pitches. He gave up four runs, one on a solo home run to Matt Den Dekker. He allowed seven hits and struck out three. Lefty David Roseboom pitched next and struggled. He allowed a long solo home run...
The New York Mets traveled to Jupiter to take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Rodger Dean Stadium. The minor league Mets led them late as they defeated the Cardinals 5-4. Pitching Rob Gsellman got the start and made another strong case for the fifth starter spot in the rotation. He threw five strong innings, allowing only one run on four hits while striking out three. Jerry Blevins pitched next,...
Houston Astros vs New York Mets First Data Field, 1:10 PM (SNY) RHP Joe Musgrove vs LHP P.J. Conlon Yesterday’s Game – Michael Conforto continued his hot start, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs scored en route to beating the Tigers 5-2 Sunday. Matt Reynolds had a good day at the plate as well going 2-for-3, while Dominic Smith, Jose Reyes, Amed Rosario and Tomas Nido each...
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...
New Orleans Zephyrs (58-62) 8, Las Vegas 51s (57-65) 6 Box Score Brandon Nimmo CF: 2 for 5, .334/.408/.512 Michael Conforto LF: 3 for 4, HR, 2B, 2 R, .369/.446/.692 Gavin Cecchini SS: 0 for 3, BB, R, .318/.387/.440 Conforto started the day getting hits in his first three at bats against righties before striking out swinging vs a lefty in his final at bat. Duane Below LHP: 5 IP, 11 H, 7 ER, 0 BB,...
Salt Lake Bees 12 (Angels, 40-44), Las Vegas 51s 5 (45-40) Box Score Dilson Herrera 2B 2 for 3, HR, 2B, 4 RBI .278 Gavin Cecchini SS 0 for 5, .328 Herrera played 7 innings in his return from a hamstring injury, that kept him out of the lineup for the last 6 games. He has dealt with back and hamstring injuries often this year, unfortunately. Rafael Montero RHP 3 IP, 9 H, 10 ER, 3 BB, 3 K 7.20 ERA...
Returning home from a rough series loss in Reno during which they had two blown saves, Las Vegas (29-25) aimed to turn things around against Tacoma Saturday night. Rafael Montero started, and was staked to a two-run lead in the bottom of the first inning. Dilson Herrera led off with a walk and went to third on an errant pick-off attempt by Rainiers pitcher Sam Gaviglio. T.J. Rivera grounded out...
Unlike their parent squad who uses the long ball as the primary tool in their offensive toolkit, the Binghamton Mets used small ball to eke out a 3-2 decision over Portland in an ice box called NYSEG Stadium. Binghamton totaled only three hits on the night, but used head’s-up base running and timely Dominic Smith hitting to squeeze out the victory. Binghamton’s first two scores came...
Sacramento 3, Las Vegas (6-7) 1 Gabriel Ynoa was awesome in his third 51s start, going 6.1 scoreless innings allowing only two hits and two walks while striking out three. He now has three no-decisions to begin 2016 despite a 1.53 ERA and 0.96 WHIP to start his Triple-A career. Jeff Walters gave up a walk-off two-run homer to Gorkys Hernandez in the bottom of the 9th inning. Sacramento came into...
Rafael Montero pitched two scoreless innings (7th & 8th inning) allowing only one hit last night for the Leones del Escogido in their 6-1 victory. He allowed just the one baserunner who was erased on a double play ball hit by former Met Jordany Valdespin. Montero has now thrown six innings (five during playoffs) for the Leones this winter allowing only one run, which was produced by a solo...
Last Thursday Wilmer Flores was hit by a pitch on his left heel and was out of the lineup until last night for the Bravos de Margarita. In game one of Venezuelan League action, Flores played second base and batted fifth. He crushed a solo home run to left field in his first at bat which you can watch here. He finished the first game going 1 for 3 with the homer and struck out against former Mets...
All statistics are for the week ending Friday. Cesar Puello finally got some playing this week and he did not disappoint, in fact he broke out. He went 11-25 with 4 home runs, 8 RBI and also had 3 stolen bases. Puello has all the tools to be successful, he just needs consistent playing time. Wilmer Flores isn’t letting all the Tulo talk affect him and continued his strong winter going 8-26...
