And that's a wrap! The Mets close out spring training with a rallying victory.
On The Mound
Let's just say this didn't go very well for Mike Pelfrey. Four innings for Pelfrey resulted in 10 hits and eight runs for the Baltimore squad. Pelfrey walked only one and stuck out two, facing 23 batters in four innings. The O's scored in all four innings against Pelfrey with one in the first, two in the second and third, and three in the third.
Yikes! Not exactly the numbers you want to see for the last start of the spring. I don't think it'll be a need to worry. Everyone has a bad start once in a while, though a 7.77 ERA for spring training isn't the most comforting number.
Newest Met Ken Takahashi threw two innings, allowing one hit. He walked three. Roy Merritt (hey, there he is again!) pitched a scoreless inning, striking out one and allowing one hit. Tim McNab pitched a hitless inning. Nelson Figueroa struck out two, allowed one hit, and earned the win as the Mets came back late.
Enjoy the minor leagues, you guys. I'm sure we'll see some of you soon.
At The Plate
What's with the catchers?
Ramon Castro went 2-2, scoring once and driving in three runs. Brian Schneider also drove in a run.
Jose Reyes and Daniel Murphy each drove in one run. Alex Cora knocked in one run as well, while Fernando Tatis drove in two.
I'll take it.
I'd also like to tip my cap to Carlos Delgado who finished a shortened spring training with a .500 batting average. That's not easy.
On Deck
Heading North. Two exhibition games against the Red Sox at Citi Field (both on SNY). Cincinatti for Monday's first game of the season.
