The Mets (7-7) defeated the Dbacks (4-13) by the score of 9-0 last night in Pheonix, Arizona. The Mets got a big game from their offense, starting pitching, and bullpen, in a shut out effort. The Mets are now at .500 for the first time this season. Previously, the Mets were 0-5 in games trying to get to .500. Below are the players that impacted last night's game:
Jennry Mejia: We'll start with the starting pitcher of the night. Mejia, when healthy, is an incredible pitcher to watch. People forget he is only 24 years old and is very much a part of the Mets' future. Last night Mejia pitched 5 scoreless innings, surrendering 2 hits and striking out 3, while picking up his second win of the season. After 5 innings Jennry left the game with a blister problem on his middle finger. While Terry Collins pointed out this is always a concern with starting pitchers, Mejia is expected to make his next start. He is fun to watch.
Kirk Nieuwenhuis: Remember him? The odd man out in the outfield equation this spring, Kirk delivered for the Mets last night. After being called up from Triple A Las Vegas, where he was absolutely raking, Nieuwenhuis promptly went 3 for 4, with a home run, and 2 very nice catches in center. With the exception play of Nieuwenhuis last night, Terry Collins has yet another decision to make when Chris Young is activated from the DL.
Gonzales German: Minus a blown save my Valverde a few nights ago, the bullpen has been solid this road trip. German and others are being stretched out by Terry Collins over two or more innings. Last night German looked sharp, keeping the Diamondbacks from having any sort of rally in the late innings. Farnsworth pitched a 1-2-3 ninth to secure the win.
The Mets look for the series weep today at 3:40PM in Phoenix. The game can be viewed on SNY and heard on WOR 710 AM. Let's Go Mets!
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