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The Mets continued their strong showing in World Baseball Classic play with a 5-2 victory over Israel, pushing their record to 2-0 in the tournament. Carson Benge made headlines by launching his first spring homer, an impressive opposite-field blast, while David Peterson showcased his talent with three scoreless innings, proving to be a reliable piece in the rotation. As the Grapefruit League resumes, the focus shifts to tomorrow's game against the Nationals, where Justin Hagenman will take the mound. Meanwhile, Nolan McLean is quietly building his case for a spot on the roster, allowing just one run over four innings in a Minor League scrimmage. With players like Benge and Peterson stepping up, the excitement around this Mets squad is palpable as they march toward the regular season.


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World Baseball Classic Open Thread, 3/4/26: Chinese Taipei vs Australia
Amazin' Avenue · 15h ago
World Baseball Classic Open Thread, 3/4/26: Chinese Taipei vs Australia
Pool C: Chinese Taipei (0-0) vs Australia (0-0) Starting Pitchers: Jo-Hsi Hsu (Chinese Taipei) vs Alex Wells (Australia) Broadcast info First pitch: 10:00 PMTV:FS1Radio: Australia or Chinese Taipei broadcasts are available on MLB Audio and Sirius XM
Grapefruit Juice: Mets 5, Israel 2
Amazin' Avenue · 19h ago
Grapefruit Juice: Mets 5, Israel 2
In their second of two games against WBC teams, the Mets (2-0 in WBC play) defeated Israel (1-1) at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie. The Mets resume Grapefruit League play tomorrow with a 1:05 game in West Plam Beach against the Nationals. Justin Hagenman will take the ball for the Mets.
WBC Team Preview: Japan
Metsmerizedonline · 18h ago
WBC Team Preview: Japan
Team Samurai Japan returns 1o players from the group that rejoiced when Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout to end the 2023 World Baseball Classic in perhaps the most iconic moment in the tournament’s history. Notable Players Ohtani, who fanned Trout with no one on base to secure the 3-2 victory, is back, but he […] The post WBC Team Preview: Japan appeared first on Metsmerized Online.
Benge Homers, Peterson Sharp in Exhibition Win Over Israel
Metsmerizedonline · 20h ago
Benge Homers, Peterson Sharp in Exhibition Win Over Israel
Carson Benge‘s first spring homer was an opposite-field blast off a lefty, David Peterson threw three scoreless innings and Ji Hwan Bae connected for a go-ahead, two-run single in the eighth as the Mets defeated Israel 5-2 Wednesday in an exhibition at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie. Benge, 23, is 4-for-13 in Grapefruit League […] The post Benge Homers, Peterson Sharp in Exhibition Win Over Israel appeared first on Metsmerized Online.
Minors scrimmage brings encouraging results as McLean preps for Classic
MLB.com · 18h ago
Minors scrimmage brings encouraging results as McLean preps for Classic
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- While his team was playing an exhibition against Team Israel at Clover Park on Wednesday, Nolan McLean took the mound in a Minor League scrimmage on a back field at the Mets’ complex. The numbers -- one run allowed over four innings -- were irrelevant.
2 strikes vs. a lefty: Benge adds notable 1st HR to promising spring
MLB.com · 17h ago
2 strikes vs. a lefty: Benge adds notable 1st HR to promising spring
Minter, Scott make important outings as both work to return from injury

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