Final Score: Mets 5 UM 2, Mets 7 Astros 7
The Mets defeated the University of Michigan by the score of 5-2 at Tradition Field today.
The Least You Should Know…
- Jon Niese and Dillon Gee each allowed a run in two innings of work.
- Rafael Montero struck out one in two innings of work.
- Carlos Torres recorded the save with two innings of scoreless relief.
- Justin Turner drew a bases loaded walk in the first inning, Marlon Byrd contributed an RBI in the second inning, Matt den Dekker drove in a run in the third inning with an RBI groundout, and Wilmer Flores homered in the sixth inning.
- Brandon Hicks went 2-for-3 with two runs scored.
For a full recap and box score, check out CBS Sports.
The Mets (1-0-1) and Astros (1-0-1) finished in a 7-7 tie in Kissimmee today.
The Least You Should Know…
- Matt Harvey started for the Mets and allowed a run with a walk and three strikeouts in two innings.
- The Mets led the Astros 6-1 early, but Jeremy Hefner allowed two runs in two innings, Jeurys Familia allowed three runs – two earned – in one inning, and Josh Edgin blew the save in the ninth inning by allowing a run.
- Jamie Hoffman homered in the second inning, and Jordany Valdespin hit a two-run home run in the third inning.
- Collin Cowgill reached base three times today – he is 2-for-2 with a walk, double, RBI and two stolen bases.
- Lucas Duda went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts on the afternoon – he is 0-for-7 with six strikeouts over his first two games.
- Wilfredo Tovar drove in a run with an RBI single in the eighth inning.
- Travis d’Arnaud went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
For a full recap and box score, check out SNY.TV.
The Mets will host the Nationals tomorrow night at Tradition Field, with Collin McHugh facing Gio Gonzalez at 6:10 pm.

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