Oliver Perez was not on top of his game today, giving up 6 runs (3 earned) in only 2 2-3 of an inning. Still, the Mets triumphed by a score of 8 to 6.
Ollie's final line was 2 2-3, giving up 6 hits, the 6 runs (3 earned), while walking 2 and striking out 2. He's sporting an 11.57 ERA so far this spring.
I didn't see the game, the Mets staked him to a 2-0 lead in the first, and 4-1 lead in the third, where 5 more runs where charged to OP.
Nelson Figueroa made his case for a spot in the bullpen, with another strong outing today. Figueroa pitched 3 1-3, giving up 3 hits, while walking 1 and striking out 2 batters. He's still maintaining a 0.00 ERA.
As good as he looks, I can't see him making the team. He'll probably head to AAA and wait until an injury comes along for him to make it to Shea.
Matt Wise, Pedro Feliciano and Carlos Muniz each pitched a scoreless inning to close out the game. Wise gave up 2 hits and Feliciano gave up 1. Wise struck out 2 and Muniz struck out 1, while earning the save.
Wise will make the team, as will Feliciano. Muniz, maybe in a few years.
Angel Pagan continued to tear up spring training, going 2-4, scoring and driving in one run.
Endy Chavez will be back in the lineup this weekend, but Pagan may have leapfrogged him for the starting left field position.
Olmedo Saenz went 2-4, driving in two runs and scoring two runs. Saenz hit a HR in the 4th inning off Rafael Bentancourt. Robinson Cancel, who started at first base today, also added a home run, a solo shot off Joe Borowski. He also drove in 2 and scored twice.
Surprise! I'm amazed Saenz did anything. Anything at all. Cancel at first? Anyone? Anyone? Thought so.
The Mets continue to stay hot, especially with this "C" team out there and a struggling Ollie. The Mets are undefeated in March!
