PORT ST. LUCIE, FL – In a tune-up for Opening Day in two weeks, the Binghamton Mets defeated the Jacksonville Suns (Miami Marlins), 3-2, in spring training action Thursday afternoon at the New York Mets complex.
Steven Matz, a second-round pick by the Mets in 2009 out of Ward Melville High School in East Setauket, NY, started for the B-Mets and struck out four, while allowing two hits over four innings. The southpaw enjoyed his first full season in pro ball last year going 5-6 with a 2.62 ERA over 21 starts with the Savannah Sand Gnats (Low-A).
The B-Mets will be back in action Friday afternoon to battle the Springfield Cardinals at the St. Louis Cardinals’ spring training facility in Jupiter, Florida. First pitch is set for 1:00 PM.
The Binghamton Mets spring training schedule consists of twelve games stretching from March 14 to March 28. Players that see action in these spring games are not guaranteed to be on the Binghamton Mets Opening Day roster on April 3.
The B-Mets kick off their 23rd season on Thursday, April 3 against the Akron RubberDucks at NYSEG Stadium at 6:35 PM. Tickets for the 2014 season are on sale now. Visit the B-Mets Box Office during regular business hours or call (607)723-METS to order yours today
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