PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBSNewYork) – It was a tale of two spring training games on Monday for the Mets.
During a split squad afternoon in Florida, lefty Steven Matz’s rough start to 2019 continued in a 9-3 loss to the Red Sox.
Matz was tagged for four runs on five hits before being pulled in the 3rd inning in Port St. Lucie.
The 27-year-old was better in his first spring start last week against the rebuilding Marlins, but has given up a homer in each of his starts so far.
Meanwhile, Pete Alonso couldn’t have asked for a better start to his spring as he battles to lock up the team’s starting first base job.