PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — When a forecast for thunderstorms threatened Saturday afternoon’s Grapefruit League game in Viera against the Nationals, the Mets quickly shifted course with Matt Harvey.
They didn’t want to risk their Opening Day starter missing an appearance. So, instead of making the trip, Harvey faced the Cardinals in a morning minor league game.
It turned out to be the right move. Well before rain washed out the Mets and Nationals, Harvey was already finished with his appearance, safe from the inconvenience of weather.
The final line: six runs (five earned) in 3 1⁄3 innings.