Farm Report Recap: 5/18
SYRACUSE METS
The Syracuse Mets returned to action yesterday, losing to Lehigh Valley 7–3.
Brandon Drury went 2-for-5 with his second home run of the season. Mason Williams and Drew Ferguson would each also record a multi-hit game. Drew Jackson reached base safely four times with three walks and a hit. J.D. Davis led off and played third for Syracuse as he made a rehab start.
Syracuse continues to host Lehigh Valley tonight at 6:35 p.m.
BINGHAMTON RUMBLEPONIES
Binghamton was defeated by Erie last night, 3–2.
Wagner Lagrange, Dan Rizzie and Jeremy Vasquez each recorded a double in the loss. Mark Vientos drove in a run while Will Toffey reached base safely three times.
Adam Oller looked solid in the start, tossing six innings, allowing just one run while striking out seven.
Binghamton sends Tony Dibrell to the mound against Erie tonight. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m.
BROOKLYN CYCLONES
Brooklyn hosted Hudson Valley last night in their home opener, losing 4–3.
Joe Genord continued to show off his power, launching his fourth home run of the season in the 7th inning. Mets #4 prospect, Brett Baty (MLB Pipeline) recorded a multi-hit game, scoring a run. Jose Butto made the start for Brooklyn, throwing 5.2 innings, allowing two runs.
Oscar Rojas will get the ball for the Cyclones as they host Hudson Valley again tonight at 6:30 p.m.
ST. LUCIE METS
The St. Lucie Mets saw shutout win over Palm Beach yesterday, 4–0.
Outfielder Tanner Murphy reahed base safely four times, scoring a run for St. Lucie while Zach Ashford tallied a multi-hit game and RBI. Francisco Álvarez (Mets #1 prospect — MLB Pipeline) also recorded two hits, scoring a run and driving one in. Mets #15 prospect, Shervyen Newton (MLB Pipeline) recorded two hits, a walk and a run scored.
Seth Lugo made the start for St. Lucie as part of his minor league rehab work, tossing one perfect inning. Franklin Parra, Hunter Parsons, Liam McCall, Willy Taveras and Reyson Santos would all combine for eight innings pitched, zero runs allowed and ten strikouts out of the bullpen.
St. Lucie takes on Palm Beach again today in a 12 p.m. matchup.
