Lakeland 6, St. Lucie 4

T.J. Rivera went 1-for-5 with two RBIs, but Lakeland rallied in the final two innings as they avoided the sweep with a 6-4 victory over the Mets in the series finale at Digital Domain Park on Sunday.

The Mets were limited to just two hits and broke up a no-hit bid by the Flying Tigers with two outs in the seventh after a double by Alonzo Harris.

The Mets trailed 2-1 entering the seventh, before rallying as they scored three runs with two outs. Richard Lucas scored on a wild pitch to tie the score. Rivera delivered a two-out, two-run single to center to score Travis Taijeron and Harris to give the Mets a 4-2 lead.

The Flying Tigers scored two runs in the eighth to tie the score. Hamilton Bennett issued two walks and allowed two runs.

Lakeland jumped ahead with two runs in the ninth off Jeff Walters, who allowed five hits in 1 2/3 innings.

Logan Verrett made his debut with St. Lucie and received a no-decision, allowing two runs and eight hits in  6 1/3 innings while striking out four and walking none.
The Mets were 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position and were unable to take advantage of seven walks issued by Lakeland pitching.

The Mets will look to bounce back as they travel to Clearwater to open a four-game series with the Treshers on Monday. The game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Chase Huchingson will be on the mound for the Mets.