Rays’ Ryan Pepiot exits after taking Starling Marte comebacker off leg
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Starling Marte’s seventh-hardest hit of the season was an unfortunately directional one. The Mets outfielder hit a 167.5 mph come-from-behind hit under Ryan Peppiot’s left foot, forcing the Rays’ starting pitcher to miss Sunday’s series finale at Tropicana Field. With no outs in the third inning and runners on first and […]
Starling Marte proves to be bright spot in Mets’ Opening Day loss
The Mets had just one hit in their opening game loss to the Brewers at Citi Field on Friday, but that one hit opened Queen’s eyes. That’s because Starling Marte’s 169.2 mph laser had just gone over the left field wall. The ball was the hardest hit by Mets all day, and Marte added a […]
Starling Marte clubs 109.3 mph single for Mets
Notable items from Sunday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: launch party Starling Marte hit a 169.3 mph ball that hit the left field wall and was held to a single. Mets right fielder Starling Marte, 6, hits a single into the left field seats in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Clover Park. Jim […]
Mets’ Starling Marte feels healthy enough to play right field every day
PORT STREET SEA — After playing in winter ball last month, Starling Marte is confident in his health and ability to play everyday right field for the Mets. Marte, 35, missed most of the final two months of last season with a strained muscle in his right groin, making him a question mark heading into […]