Friday, March 7, 2008

Mets vs. Indians

The New York Mets beat the Cleveland Indians today 8-6 in Winter Haven, Fla. Starting Pitcher Oliver Perez allowed 6 runs (only 3 earned) in 2.2 innings on 6 hits and 2 walks. Perez was sabotaged by poor defense and adverse playing conditions. Figueroa replaced Perez and pitched 3.1 scoreless innings allowing only 3 hits and 1 walk. Wise, Feliciano, and Wise finished off the game by pitching a scoreless inning each. At the plate, Pagan continued his hot hitting going 2-4 with a double. He drove in 1 run and scored 1 run. DH Saenz had a big day at the plate going 2-4 with a home run and a double. He drove in 2 runs and scored 2 runs. Cancel also had a big day at the plate, as he went 1-3 with a home run. He drove in 2 runs while scoring 1 run. A Reyes played well today going 3-4 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored. Murphy and Carrera drove in the remaining runs for the Mets today.

The Mets are now 6-3-1 in Spring Training.

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