Notable items from Wednesday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game:
Bickford’s boom
In the Mets vs. Marlins game in Jupiter, Florida, Phil Bickford pitched six scoreless innings with one strikeout, resulting in a 6-3 victory.
The right-hander, who is a candidate for a vacant spot in the bullpen, struggled in his first appearance in camp, but has not allowed an earned run in his last four appearances.
Che Nose Dive
Choi Ji-man had 0 hits in 4 at bats with 3 strikeouts.
The veteran first baseman, who is being considered for a DH and bench role, slumped after a strong start to camp.
He has an OPS of .679 in the Grapefruit League.
It caught my eye
Brandon Nimmo was the only member of the traveling team’s starting lineup.
The Mets have two back-to-back games in the state against Lakeland and Tampa (Tigers and Yankees) over the next two days, and will be fielding a number of starting pitchers.
Thursday schedule
Dom Hamel is scheduled to face the Tigers in Lakeland, Florida, with Austin Adams and Michael Tonkin also expected to pitch.
