Nunez Dominates, Mets Take 3 of 4 from Fire Frogs
June 23, 2019 - Florida State League (FSL1)
St. Lucie Mets News Release
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - The St. Lucie Mets won their third straight game by defeating the Florida Fire Frogs 7-2 on Sunday at Osceola County Stadium.
The Mets took three of four in the four-game series and improved to a Florida State League best 6-1 in the second half. The Mets are off to their best start in a half since they opened the 2011 season 10-1.
Mets starter Dedniel Nunez earned his first win with the team. He dominated the Fire Frogs over six quality innings, strikeout out a season-high nine batters. At one point in the first and second innings he struck out five in a row. Nunez scattered six hits and allowed two runs while only walking one.
Relievers Conner O'Neil, Carlos Hernandez and Ezequiel Zabaleta each tossed a scoreless inning to finish out the game.
Jeremy Vasquez led the way at the plate, going 1 for 3 with a double, two walks and three RBI. His two-run double in the second gave the Mets a 3-0 lead.
Blake Tiberi went 2 for 5 from the leadoff spot with a pair of singles and two runs scored.
Carlos Cortes was 2 for 4 with a RBI and a run.
Jacob Zanon went 2 for 3 with a walk and two runs scored.
Dan Rizzie broke the game open late with a two-run double in the eighth to make it 7-2.
The Mets (6-1, 38-35) are off on Monday. They return to First Data Field on Tuesday to start a six-game home stand. First up is a matchup against the Dunedin Blue Jays. Game time on Tuesday is 6:30 p.m.
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