The Mets defeated the Tigers by the score of 9-1 today at Tradition Field.
For a full recap and box score, click here.
The Mets got an outstanding four innings out of Oliver Perez today, as he walked three and didn’t allow a hit.
The Mets also got another solid outing from Hisanori Takahashi, as he allowed just one hit and struck out three in three innings.
The scoring was non-existent until the Mets exploded for nine runs on the strength of four home runs in the seventh inning – a solo home run from David Wright and Gary Matthews Jr., a two run home run from Daniel Murphy and a three run home run from Jason Bay.
The Mets also got an RBI single from Luis Castillo in the seventh.
Jenrry Mejia allowed a run in the eighth, as he gave up a leadoff double to Casper Wells and then with one out, Audy Cirasco singled him in.
Mejia went on to pitch a scoreless ninth to secure the victory for the Mets.
Game Ball:
Goes to Oliver Perez for his four no-hit innings today.
Up Next:
The Mets head to Roger Dean Stadium once again tomorrow to take on the Marlins in Jupiter. Game time is 1:05 pm.
source: MetsBlog.com
