Cardinals Crank out 13 Hits in 8-3 Win over Mets
Published on April 5, 2014 under Florida State League (FSL1)
St. Lucie Mets News Release
JUPITER, Fla. - The St. Lucie Mets fell 8-3 at the Palm Beach Cardinals in their first road game of the season on Saturday.
David Washington belted a three-run homer with two outs on an 0-2 pitch from Michael Fulmer in the first inning and the Cardinals never looked back.
Gilbert Gomez homered in his first at bat of the season in the third, but the Cardinals stretched their lead to six runs by belting out four consecutive RBI base hits against Fulmer with two outs in the fourth.
Trailing 7-1, the Mets tried to claw their way back in the game. Gomez hit a ground ruled double and Brandon Nimmo followed with an RBI singe in the sixth. Later in the frame Dilson Herrera cut the deficit to 7-3 with a hit that plated Nimmo.
The Mets had their best chance to make it a game in the seventh when they loaded the bases on three walks. However, Iden Nazario struck out T.J. Rivera on a full count to end the threat.
Fulmer took the loss. He lasted 3 2/3 innings and was tagged for 11 hits and seven runs. Seth Lugo pitched the remainder of the game. He allowed one run and two hits in 4 1/3 innings.
The Cardinals received multi hit games from the top four players in their lineup. Washington had a three-hit game and drove in four.
Kyle Hald pitched 5 2/3 effecting innings to earn the win. He scattered four hits and gave up two runs while striking out four.
The Mets (1-2) and Cardinals (2-1) play the finale of their four-game series on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. at Roger Dean Stadium. Join the Voice of the Mets Adam MacDonald for the broadcast on www.stluciemets.com.
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