The New York Mets handed the New York Yankees a 10-4 loss at Clover Park on Sunday in spring training play. Despite Jasson Domínguez's 1-for-4 with two RBI effort at the plate, the Yankees could not overcome a sizable deficit. Ryan Weathers worked 2.0 innings on the mound, allowing 5 earned runs on 7 hits. The Mets out-hit the Yankees 11-8 on the day. The loss is a minor bump as the Yankees continue fine-tuning ahead of Opening Day. The exhibition season is about preparation, and today provided the kind of reps the coaching staff needs to see.
Key Performers
Jasson Domínguez was the key contributor at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI. His consistent contact set the tone for the lineup. The Yankees will be hoping for more of the same as the spring continues.
Seth Brown chipped in, going 2-for-3 with an RBI, Spencer Jones added to the attack, going 1-for-3 with an RBI, and J.C. Escarra provided support, going 1-for-4 with a double. The Yankees showed flashes of offense but could not piece together the big inning they needed.
On the other side of the diamond, Tyrone Taylor led the Mets offense with a 1-for-1 with a double and two RBI day. A.J. Ewing also contributed, going 1-for-3 with two RBI. Carson Benge added a 2-for-3 with an RBI effort as well. The Mets offense proved to be too much for the Yankees pitching staff to contain on this particular day.
On the Mound
Ryan Weathers took the loss after running into trouble, working 2.0 innings while allowing 5 earned runs on 7 hits with three strikeouts. He threw 59 pitches in the outing. The coaching staff will review his performance as they continue mapping out the pitching plan for the regular season.
The bullpen combined for 3.9 innings of work, allowing 3 earned runs while striking out five. The Yankees continue to sort through their relief options as they build their Opening Day bullpen. Every inning pitched in the spring is an opportunity for pitchers to make their case for a spot on the roster when the games start counting.
Among the relievers, Bradley Hanner stood out with 1.0 innings of scoreless work, striking out two. It was an impressive showing that could factor into roster decisions.
How It Happened
The Yankees struck first, tallying two runs in the first inning. Mets answered with three runs in the second. Mets tacked on three runs in the third. The Yankees countered with two runs in the fourth. Mets struck back with a run in the fourth. Mets added three runs in the seventh. The Mets were able to score in four separate innings, keeping the pressure on throughout the contest. Mets out-hit the Yankees 11-8, with 3 errors committed between the two clubs. A crowd of 7,277 was on hand to take in the action.
Looking Ahead
Despite the result, the Yankees will take the lessons learned from this game and move forward. Spring training is about preparation and evaluation, not wins and losses, and the coaching staff gained valuable information about the roster today. There is still time to make adjustments before the regular season begins, and games like this one are part of that process.
