The New York Mets cruised to a 10-4 victory over the New York Yankees at Clover Park on Sunday in spring training action. Tyrone Taylor paced the offense, going 1-for-1 with a double and two RBI, giving the coaching staff plenty to be encouraged about as the exhibition schedule continues. On the mound, Freddy Peralta turned in a solid outing, working 3.0 innings of 2-run ball with four strikeouts. The Mets finished with 11 hits on the day while holding the Yankees to 8. The Mets will take confidence from a well-rounded effort on both sides of the ball. Spring training is about building toward the regular season, and this was a step in the right direction.
Key Performers
Tyrone Taylor was the key contributor at the plate, going 1-for-1 with a double and two RBI. His extra-base hit was a key moment in the game. The Mets will be hoping for more of the same as the spring continues.
A.J. Ewing chipped in, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, Carson Benge added to the attack, going 2-for-3 with an RBI, and Brett Baty provided support, going 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI. Multiple contributors at the plate made life difficult for the opposing pitching staff.
On the other side of the diamond, Jasson Domínguez led the Yankees offense with a 1-for-4 with two RBI day. Seth Brown also contributed, going 2-for-3 with an RBI. Spencer Jones added a 1-for-3 with an RBI effort as well. Despite those contributions, the Mets pitching staff did enough to limit the damage and secure the victory.
On the Mound
Freddy Peralta earned the win after battling through his outing, working 3.0 innings while allowing 2 earned runs on 3 hits with four strikeouts. He threw 45 pitches in the outing. The coaching staff will review his performance as they continue mapping out the pitching plan for the regular season.
The bullpen combined for 4.6 innings of work, allowing 2 earned runs while striking out nine. The Mets continue to sort through their relief options as they build their Opening Day bullpen. Every inning pitched in the spring is an opportunity for pitchers to make their case for a spot on the roster when the games start counting.
Among the relievers, Carl Edwards Jr. stood out with 2.2 innings of 2-run work, striking out five. It was an impressive showing that could factor into roster decisions.
How It Happened
Yankees got on the board first with two runs in the first inning. The Mets answered with three runs in the second. The Mets tacked on three runs in the third. Yankees countered with two runs in the fourth. The Mets struck back with a run in the fourth. The Mets added three runs in the seventh. The Mets spread their scoring across four different innings, applying consistent pressure throughout the game. The Mets out-hit Yankees 11-8 on the day, with 3 errors committed between the two clubs. A crowd of 7,277 was on hand to take in the action.
Looking Ahead
The Mets will look to build on this positive performance as spring training winds down. With the regular season rapidly approaching, outings like this one provide confidence and continuity for a roster that is rounding into form. Every remaining exhibition game is another chance to sharpen the details before the games start counting for real.
