In a thrilling evening of minor league baseball, the Syracuse Mets and other affiliated teams showcased a mix of performances in their latest games.
In the completion of a suspended game against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, Syracuse claimed a 10-6 victory. Sean Manaea, on a rehabilitation assignment from the New York Mets, delivered an impressive pitching outing, allowing just one run over 5 1⁄3 innings while striking out seven without issuing a walk. Mark Vientos contributed a clutch bases-clearing double, tying the game in the fourth inning, and former Met Travis Jankowski sealed the win with a grand slam in the seventh.
However, Syracuse struggled in Game 2, falling to Jacksonville 5-0. The team found it difficult to generate offense, managing only three hits throughout the game. The pitching staff had a tough outing, with only Colin Poche managing to put together two scoreless innings.
In other action, the Harrisburg Senators defeated the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 9-3, with Binghamton’s Joander Suarez struggling on the mound. Jett Williams and Kevin Parada produced two hits each for Binghamton, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.
The Brooklyn Cyclones continued their strong performance by defeating Aberdeen 7-2, solidifying their playoff position. Joel Díaz excelled with five dominant innings, allowing just one hit, and Jesus Baez contributed significantly with a homer and three RBIs.
St. Lucie had a comeback win against Palm Beach, overcoming an initial four-run deficit to win 10-6. Key contributions came from Kevin Villavicencio and Yonatan Henriquez, while Cristofer Gomez shined on the mound, providing two shutout innings with three strikeouts.
In the Florida Complex League, the FCL Mets faced the FCL Marlins, losing both games of a doubleheader. Despite Jonathan Jimenez’s solid six strikeout performance, a fielding error cost the Mets in Game 1, resulting in a 2-1 loss. They were shut out 2-0 in Game 2, with a collective strikeout count of thirteen by Marlins pitchers.
Overall, Travis Jankowski emerged as the standout player of the night for his grand slam, while Joander Suarez’s disappointing outing highlighted the challenges faced by Binghamton. This mix of highs and lows illustrates the unpredictable nature of minor league baseball.
Positive news for Mets fans is the continued successful rehabilitation of Manaea, as well as the playoff aspirations for Brooklyn Cyclones, setting a hopeful tone as the season progresses.