When I checked into the Mets game yesterday, it was 2-2 in the bottom of the 4th. When I checked in last night, the Mets won the game 11-9. None of this is really surprising because it’s a Spring Training game and huge innings are par for the course. Anyway, here are some notes worth noting:
- deGrom did much better than his line (2 ER over 3 IP) suggests. He struck out 5 of the first 6 batters he faced.
- Matz allowed only 1 ER over 3.0 innings. He continues to be the only LHP the Mets have (outside of Niese) actually performing well
- Dario Alvarez had the golden opportunity to impress yesterday with the messy LHP situation, and he allowed 4 ER, walked 3 batters and didn’t get anyone out. This was after the Mets scored 9 runs in an inning
- Granderson and Cuddyer got their first homers of the season.
- Lagares had three hits including a double
- Mayberry finally cooled off going 0-3
- Flores picked up another hit 1-4, Reynolds went 1-1
- Monell picked up another hit
Stocks On The Rise:
- Everyday Flores is picking up a hit, this is a good sign, no matter how pessimistic you want ot be
- Lagares is making the case to be a leadoff hitter if he can maintain an OBP higher than .320. This would require an increase of about 20 points from last year and a significant increase over what the computers think he can do
- Monell is making a strong case to be the back up catcher
Stocks On the Fall:
- Dario Alavrez: You had a great opportunity and didn’t take it.
