Mets Pitchers Adapt Amid Chilly Florida Training

0:00New York Met's story is making news on March 17th. Spring training in Florida took a chilly turn with gray skies and drizzle, slowing down Met's pitchers, Sean Manaya, and Craig Kimberl. Manaya through 52 fastballs averaging 88-89 miles per hour, striking out four batters and dropping his earned run average. To 3.72, Manaya's speed is down from 91-92 last year and 92-93, two seasons ago when he won 12 games. Still, he's focusing on movement with his cutter, change-up, and sweeper to stay effective. Manager Carlos Mendoza agrees the velocity should pick up soon, meanwhile, Kimberl faces more pressure at nearly 38 years old, competing for the final bullpen spot. He has issued five walks over five outings, with a 3.60 earned run average and allowed two earned runs. His experience and world-series pedigree help, but control issues hurt his case. Kimberl hopes brighter lights in a crowd in his next Thursday night appearance will spark

1:03him. Mendoza prays his hunger and stuff, noting tough roster decisions ahead with no clear challenges pushing him out. Francisco Lindor showed no pain in his second game back from February Hamade's surgery, going one for four with a run scored and reaching on an error. From both sides of the plate, he'll return to the line of Thursday as the Met's rest Wednesday. This story is made possible by our sponsor. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, built for comfort, and calm.