The Mets continue their spring hot streak, again in dramatic fashion, beating the Dodgers in the bottom of the ninth by a score of 3-2.
Johan Santana made his second start of the spring, allowing one run on two its through 3 innings. Santana walked his first batter, which was his only walk of the day and struck out four while on the bump.
He looked so much better today. Started off a little rough missing high a lot, but settled in nicely and only allowed a chopper up the middle to score the only run. If you were lucky enough to watch, that's the kind of stuff we will be expecting from Johan, and I have no doubt in my mind he's going to deliver.
Steven Register came in for two innings allowing 2 hits while striking out 2. Scott Schoeneweis pitched a hitless 6th, also striking out two.
As I said in my game commentary, Register is my dark horse candidate to make the team. Schoe looked pretty darn good as well.
Juan Padilla allowed one run on two hits in the 7th inning. Nate Field and Joe Smith finished out the game, with Smith allowing 2 hits, but benefiting from a double play to end the inning.
Anderson Hernandez delivered the game winning hit in the bottom of the 9th inning, with a double down the line and into the bullpen scoring Greg Veloz. Anderson went 3-5 on the day, scoring once and driving in one.
Great day from Anderson, who also turned an absolutely beautiful double play while in the field.
Angel Pagan continues to hit, going 1-2 with a walk. Ezequiel Carrera went 1-1, driving in one run in the 8th inning. Fernando Martinez also continued to have a great spring, going 2-3 with a walk and a run scored.
Great production from our young outfielders.
The Mets are undefeated in March, and have won 5 straight games. The young guys are getting their shot, and they continue to produce.
