Daily Archives: March 8, 2009
The Nationals beat the Mets, 8–3, in Viera.
For a first-hand account of the game, written by Jordi, who attending the game, go to the Serious Tip.
- Bobby Parnell did not look good, giving up three runs and two walks against five batters, before being pulled from the seventh inning.
- Livan Hernandez took on 14 hitters in just three innings, but allowed just one run on four hits.
- Andy Green was 2 for 3 with a run score.
- Ryan Church was hitless in three at bats.
- Wilmer Flores was 1 for 4, but committed two errors against that led to an unearned run.
- Matt DeSalvo inherited three runners in relief and let one score before ending the inning.
Meanwhile, the split-squad Mets beat the University of Michigan, 18–7, in Tradition Field.
- Tim Redding allowed five runs, including a pair of home runs, and was pulled after one out in the first. Technically, he now has a 135.00 ERA, so I guess it can only get better for him from here.
- Freddy Garcia pitched two scoreless innings, thanks to two double plays, while letting up three singles and hitting two batters, using an 87–mph fastball.
- Rob Mackowiak was 2 for 4 with a home run, six RBI, and four runs scored. Mackowiak is hitting .500 this spring.
- Marlon Anderson was also 2 for 4 with hit a home run, and is also hitting .500 this spring.
- Bobby Kielty, who is also batting .500, was also 2 for 4, with three RBI and two walks.
- Luis Castillo was just 1 for 4 with a two-out RBI.
The Mets take on the O’s tomorrow in St. Lucie at 1 pm on SNY.
The Games:
The Mets (4-5) continue their Grapefruit League schedule with a split-squad game against the Nationals (4-5) today at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Florida, starting at 1:05 p.m. EDT.
The Mets will also play their annual exhibition game against the University of Michigan at Tradition Field, starting at 1:10 p.m. EDT.
The Lineups:
vs. Nationals
- SS Andy Green
- CF Jeremy Reed
- RF Ryan Church
- 1B Nick Evans
- C Josh Thole
- SS Wilmer Flores
- 2B Veloz
- LF Ratliff
- P Livan Hernandez
vs. University of Michigan
- 2B Luis Castillo
- 1B Marlon Anderson
- CF Cory Sullivan
- DH Bobby Kielty
- 3B Jose Valentin
- RF Rob Mackowiak
- LF Zapata
- C Brian Schneider
- SS E. Garcia
The Pitchers:
Livan Hernandez will start for the Mets versus the Nationals. Brandon Knight, Kyle Snyder, Bobby Parnell, Darren O’Day, Brian Stokes and Matt Desalvo are expected to follow Hernandez.
John Lannan is scheduled to start for the Nationals.
Freddy Garcia, Tim Redding and Duaner Sanchez are among the pitcher scheduled to pitch against the University of Michigan.
How To Catch It:
Tagged Mike Nichols |You can hear the Mets-Nationals game on WFAN.
You can also follow the live Gameday boxscore, by clicking here.
The Mets have a Major League high 16 players participating in the World Baseball Classic this spring.
The following is a quick update on the progress of a few Mets players in the WBC:
- Carlos Delgado was 3-for-4 with a homerun and two runs scored, while Carlos Beltran was 1-for-4 in Puerto Rico’s 7-to-0 win over Panama.
- David Wright was 0-for-4 leaving five runners on base in Team USA’s 6-to-5 win over Canada.
- Neither Jose Reyes or Fernando Tatis had an at-bat in the Dominican Republic’s 3-to-2 loss to the Netherlands.
- J.J. Putz allowed one run on two hits, earning a save in USA’s one-run win over Canada.
Also, for what it’s worth, Pedro Martinez pitched three scoreless innings with four strikeouts, and Ivan Rodriguez went 4-for-4 with two homeruns and a double.
Angel Pagan was sent to New York for an MRI exam on his sore right elbow.
On the flip side, Luis Castillo is back in today’s lineup, after resting the last two games with a sore hamstring – as is Ryan Church, who missed the last few games with a bruised knee.
The Mets face the Univ. of Michigan in a split-squad game today at Tradition Field, which you can listen to here.
Tim Redding and Freddy Garcia are scheduled to pitch.
Meanwhile, Livan Hernandez will travel with Church to Viera to take on the Nationals, which you can listen to on WFAN.
Lastly, for a recap on how Mets players did in the World Baseball Classic yesterday, go to Hot Foot.
By the way, for the curious, Pudge Rodriguez went 4 for 4 with a double and two home runs, and Pedro Martinez pitched three scoreless innings with four strikeouts.
Tagged Ryan Church, Tim Redding |
