I've been watching Drew Gilbert for the last two years here in Syracuse. He's finally, just in the last 5-6 weeks, showing some signs of life as a batter. He's been very mediocre up until that point.
Caught two games this past week, including another strong Nolan McLean start yesterday and a 6-2 Syracuse Mets win. 'twas a warm one at the ballpark. Pitching for the visiting Omaha AAA team was former Cy Young award winner Dallas Keuchel.
Great day at the ballpark for FGirl and I as the Syracuse Mets came back from a 1-0 hole in the bottom of the 9th to score two runs and walk it off. They are 11-3 in the second half, putting them in first place in that regard. Alvarez went 0-3 but drew a walk with one out in the 9th to start the winning rally. Acuna was announced to be in the lineup but was a late scratch
Headed out to Rochester tonight to catch my first ever Syracuse Mets road game, with Fboy in tow, and hang out with Seawolf there. Expect to see Vientos, Acuna and Alvarez all in the lineup. Justin Hagenman scheduled to pitch.
My daughter is happiest about Alvarez being sent up to AAA as she has long crushed on him. Alas his rehab on the roster will start on the road as they are in Rochester this week. Fboy and I will be catching a game there with Seawolf on Tuesday
As per the Syracuse Mets' Instagram page, Mark Vientos is expected to be in the lineup tonight. We're attending tomorrow's game and hope to see him then.
The Syracuse Mets lost 9-4 - Sproat cruised through innings 1-4 but then got lit up in the 5th. Mauricio went 3-4 with 2 RBIs, including a no doubt home run in the 9th inning. He's legit.
Attending my 4th Syracuse Mets game of the season. My wife and daughter have yet to attend any since it's always 53 and cloudy here. Ronny Mauricio playing third and batting second. Brandon Sproat on the bump.