RECAP: #Mets fall to Nationals, 9-5, in Viera. https://t.co/EGAbPiwJST pic.twitter.com/yhQ0qfiNJH
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 11, 2016
Though New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz got through the first two innings, it was the third that proved costly against the Nats.
- New York Mets 5 (4-4)
- Washington Nationals 9 (7-3)
- Grapefruit League, Final, AP Recap
- Space Coast Stadium, Viera, FLA
This game in Viera, Florida today told a tale of two different stories for two different pitchers.
On one hand, Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg mowed down the New York Mets in three innings of work. He surrendered just one run and three hits in those three innings.
Steven Matz, the Mets starter, pitched flawlessly through two innings, but found trouble in the third. He wound up loading the bases prior to getting lifted only to watch reliever Antonio Bastardo give up three runs (all earned to Matz).
In the end the Nats picked up their seventh win of the spring in the 9-5 victory over the Mets.
#Nats top the #Mets, 9-5, and we've got the whole game living over on @Snapchat. Enjoy! #SnapchatDay
?: nationals pic.twitter.com/ry3DXgd2vb
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) March 11, 2016
Ruben Tejada talks about coming to camp ready and being prepared to step up if the team needs him. #Mets pic.twitter.com/dfdiYkUJlS
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 11, 2016
.@lverrett4 strands 2 in scoring position in the 5th. His 2nd scoreless frame. Washington still in front 3-1. pic.twitter.com/FaAmNYD9SH
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 11, 2016
.@Smatz88 talks about his start today. #Mets pic.twitter.com/bo8hcPAnpe
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 11, 2016
.@Smatz88 with a scoreless frame. End of 2, no score. #Mets pic.twitter.com/GYpxra2ZWN
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 11, 2016
Nice start for @Smatz88. He retires them in order including a strikeout of Harper. #LGM #Mets pic.twitter.com/FEIDb59z9N
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 11, 2016
Lineup at WAS. @juanlagares2 plays CF and bats second, Travis d'Arnaud catches and @Smatz88 makes the start. #Mets pic.twitter.com/aID0M1Jugd
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 11, 2016
