Similar to last time I missed two days, I again missed three games to go over. In the last three games the Mets have gone 2-1. In the one loss (to the Nationals) the Mets actually rallied to score 4 runs in the top of the ninth to bring the score to 6-5, only to then lose the game. So in these meaningless Spring Games, the Mets are showing some fight in their 6-8-1 record.
The big story out of these last three games for me at least has been Josh Thole. On Wednesday he went 3-3 with 2 R, 2 RBI, 2B and his first homer this Spring. Then yesterday against the Marlins he went 2-3, with 2 RBI's and his second double this Spring. So in the last two games he has had 5 hits, 2 doubles, a homer and 4 RBI's. He also managed to raise his Spring Batting average to .391. Thole is showing us that he could provide some interesting numbers in the catching position, an area that has been pretty much written off offensively ever since LoDuca's .318 BA season in 2006. We know that Thole can hit for a “high” average (the possibility of .280 for a catcher is very good) but some surprise pop in terms of doubles and hard hit line drives could be the unexpected boost, or surprise the Mets could need this season if they want to be competitive.
Another minor offense note would be David Wright, who finally got a hit this Spring. For the rest of the offense notes, you should probably check the box scores, but the Mets have been hitting much better these last two days than previously this week. Other players having two hit days in the last three games include Harris, Duda (who also hit his second homer of Spring) and Hu.
The only really bad pitching note would be Mike Pelfrey who showed that he is human yesterday allowing 4 earned runs in 4 innings of work. A really positive pitching note would be Dillon Gee who rebounded from his last appearance allowing no runs in three innings of work. Beato also added in another scoreless inning.
Next up for the Mets is a home game against the Marlins. Let's Go Mets!
