The Mets dropped their road game in Jupiter against the Cardinals this afternoon, as Sean Manaea allowed three runs in two and two-thirds innings of work. With a lineup featuring many scheduled Opening Day starters, the Mets had just five hits on the day.
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The highlight of the game was undoubtedly Jorge Polanco’s solo home run, as it gave the Mets their only run of the afternoon. He went 1 for 3 that day.
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Perhaps more importantly, Luis Robert Jr. made his spring training debut with the Mets, played center field and went 1-for-3 at the plate.
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Jacob Reimer singled in his only plate appearance after entering the game.
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Tyrone Taylor went 1-for-2 with a double to continue his strong spring.
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A pitcher named Aaron Rozek finished third for Manaea and allowed one hit before retiring in his brief appearance.
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Craig Kimbrel and Luke Weaver each pitched a scoreless inning in relief, and Tobias Myers finished the game for the Mets with two scoreless innings, two strikeouts, no walks and just one hit allowed while facing the minimum in those two frames.
The Mets are in split team mode tomorrow, as they will send one team to face the Nationals in West Palm Beach at 6:05 p.m. EDT while also fielding a home team to host the Marlins for a 6:10 p.m. EDT game. The first will not be televised, but the second will be on WPIX.
