RECAP: @Noahsyndergaard fans 5 over 5 solid innings in #Mets loss to Red Sox. https://t.co/oxIIESpOh5 pic.twitter.com/zekfE7QPci
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 20, 2016
The New York Mets lose in another edition of spring baseball, but who cares? Noah Syndergaard was firing on all cylinders.
- New York Mets 4 (7-8)
- Boston Red Sox 9 (8-12)
- Grapefruit League, Final, Box Score
- Tradition Field, Port St. Lucie, FLA
By Jeremy Fialkow
Lightning struck Sunday even though the cloudy day never brought any run. That electricity was courtesy of New York Mets 23-year-old budding ace Noah Syndergaard.
Syndergaard’s has arguably had the most impressive spring thus far for a team full of young talented hurlers.
Thor’s final line: 5 IP, 6 hits, 1 ER, 5 Ks. Not too shabby.
Solid day on the hill for Thor. ??
(5.0 IP, 6 hits, 2 runs, 1 ER, 5 K's) #Mets pic.twitter.com/8r1JKfKp7K
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 20, 2016
Right fielder Curtis Granderson made a great read on a ball hit over his head to save an earned run for Thor. He fired the stitches to cutoff man Neil Walker who rifled a relay throw to catcher Travis D’arnaud, tagging David Murphy at the plate trying to go for the gold.
Perfect execution.
Granderson ➡️ Walker ➡️ d'Arnaud #Metshttps://t.co/jNfIUYj6PD
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 20, 2016
As for the rest of the New York pitchers in relief, their play left much to be desired.
Jerry Blevins, who was acquired last year from the Nationals for Matt Den Dekker, made another appearance after missing all of last season with a broken arm. Blevins is essentially locked-in to be the bullpen’s lefty-specialist…except, he proceeded to give up a 3-run dinger to Ex-Met Chris Young, and losing Syndergaard’s chance at a win in the process.
The Metropolitans were galloping around the bases today, being aggressive early and often, which has not been their forte in recent year. Walker, Juan Lagares and Matt Reynolds each slid in safely on steal attempts, including a beautiful double-steal executed to perfection.
Up next for New York, Right-handed stud Jacob deGrom takes the mound for his third Grapefruit League start against the Marlins at Tradition Field, yet again. DeGrom has allowed just one run in six innings thus far in spring baseball. You can catch the game at 1:05 PM ET on MLB.TV
Oh yeah, we’re officially two weeks away from Opening Day, baby!
ICYMI | @Noahsyndergaard spoke with @SNYtv for an in-game interview, reflecting on his start today. #Metshttps://t.co/fXJ2QGuXVu
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 20, 2016
VIDEO: Juan Lagares discusses his recent exposure to left field, which included a drop… https://t.co/zWFK6HYIPa pic.twitter.com/AYqm723UC4
— Adam Rubin (@AdamRubinMedia) March 20, 2016
Mets and Royals meet two weeks from today on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball to open season.
— Adam Rubin (@AdamRubinMedia) March 20, 2016
