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News: Vargas, Castro start in St. Lucie

by Jordan Zakarin on April 28th, 2008 at 3:22 pm

RHP Claudio Vargas made his first start in the Mets’ organization today, for single A St. Lucie.

The 29-year old right hander, signed earlier this month after being released by Milwaukee, faced the Palm Beach Cardinals, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits in five solid innings.

He didn’t walk a batter, and struck out six.

Ramon Castro, also making his first appearance for St. Lucie, caught Vargas and spent seven innings behind the plate.

Castro went 2-for-3 with a run scored.