Mets Series in Review: @Nationals

Mets start 2015 off right!

Dates: April 6, 8-9

Results: Win 2/3

W 3-1, L 2-1, W 6-3

Current Record: 2-1

MVMet: Travis d’Arnaud came through with multiple big hits throughout the series and looked generally awesome. After a rough spring, T∂A’s performance was really reassuring.

LVMet: Alex Torres had a wild streak in the 2^nd half of last season with the Padres, and he did not have a good start to his Mets career Thursday afternoon.

Statistics:

Mets Player	Performance
Curtis Granderson	1-10, 2 R, 4 BB, 2 SO
David Wright	3-13, 2 R, 2 RBI (2), 2 SO, GIDP
Lucas Duda	3-11, R, 2 RBI (2), BB, HBP, SO
Michael Cuddyer	3-13, R, RBI (1), 5 SO
Daniel Murphy	2-12, R, RBI (1), E (1)
Juan Lagares	2-12, R, 4 SO
Travis d’Arnaud	5-11, R, 4 RBI (4), 3B (1), SO, GIDP
Wilmer Flores	2-11, R, 3 SO, E
Kirk Nieuwenhuis	0-2, SB (1), BB, SO
John Mayberry	BB
Ruben Tejada	DNP
Anthony Recker	DNP
Totals:	21-95, 10 R, 10 RBI, 3B, SB, 7 BB, 19 SO, 2 GIDP, 2 E
Bartolo Colon (W, 1-0, 1.50 ERA)	6 IP, 3 H, R, BB, 8 SO, HR, 86 Pitches (59 Strikes), 7 GO: 2 FO (0-2, SO)
Jacob deGrom (L, 0-1, 3.00 ERA)	6 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 6 SO, HR, 92 Pitches (64 Strikes), 6 GO: 1 FO (0-2, SO)
Matt Harvey (W, 1-0, 0.00 ERA)	6 IP, 4 H, BB, 9 SO, 91 Pitches (63 Strikes), 4 GO: 4 FO (0-3, 2 SO)
Carlos Torres (H, 0.00 ERA)	2 IP, SO, 4 GO: 1 FO
Jeurys Familia (H, 4.50 ERA)	2 IP, 2 H, R, 3 SO, 2 GO: 1 FO
Jerry Blevins (H, 0.00 ERA)	0.1 IP
Buddy Carlyle (S, 1, 0.00 ERA)	1.1 IP, H, 3 GO: 1 FO, 2 IR – 2 S
Rafael Montero (0.00 ERA)	2 IP, H, BB, 2 SO, 2 GO: 1 FO
Alex Torres (54.00 ERA)	0.1 IP, 2 R, 2 BB, SO

Bullpen

3.38 ERA, 8 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 BB, 7 SO, 11 GO: 4 FO, 2 IR – 2 S

            Alex Torres looked a little shaky in his Mets debut and Jeurys Familia allowed a meaningless 9^th inning run, but otherwise the pen was great for the Mets. Montero looked very good Wednesday night, as he continues to make a case for Gee’s spot in the rotation. It’s only one appearance, but I think we got a preview of how the Mets will use Rafael Montero out of the pen early in the season, as he looked like he could’ve gone another inning or two. Congrats to Buddy Carlyle on his first major league save after a long career. Overall, it was only one series, but the 8-man bullpen seemed like an unnecessary luxury.

Looking Ahead

The Mets head to Atlanta before starting their first home stand of 2015 against the Phillies.

Friday at 7:35 PM: Jon Niese @ Eric Stults

Saturday at 7:10 PM: Dillon Gee @ Julio Teheran

Sunday at 1:35 PM: Bartolo Colon (1-0, 1.50 ERA) @ Alex Wood (1-0, 3.60 ERA)

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