Gabe Kapler went away from the sputtering Hector Neris on Sunday afternoon as he turned to Edubray Ramos to record the final three outs of a 4-2 win over the Mets at Citizens Bank Park.
Ramos quickly retired Juan Lagares and Amed Rosario before walking Brandon Nimmo. That set up a showdown with Asdrubal Cabrera, who homered off Ramos two seasons ago and angered the pitcher so much with his celebration that Ramos threw over his head when they met the next season. Ramos worked a quick 0-2 count before Cabrera battled back to a full count. Ramos persevered against his old foe and forced a fly out to end the game.