Mets' Matz Roughed Up In Loss To Nationals
VIERA, Fla. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Mets rookie Steven Matz was shaky Friday, as he yielded three runs in two-plus winnings of work during a 9-5 loss to the Washington Nationals.
The Long Island native gave up two hits and walked two.
Meanwhile, Washington ace Stephen Strasburg tossed three solid innings in his second spring training start.
Strasburg gave up one run on three hits. The only ball that was struck solidly was a lead-off double by former Washington teammate Roger Bernadina in the third inning. Bernadina would score on a ground ball up the middle by Juan Lagares.
Washington closer Jonathan Papelbon, who was sent home sick on Thursday, struggled with his control and gave up four runs (three earned) in the ninth before being removed by manager Dusty Baker.
John Mora led the Mets at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBIs.
New York's Duane Below was rocked in relief, giving up five earned runs on hour hits in just 1/3 inning.
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