Mets Recap

The New York Mets defeated the Baltimore Orioles today 4-0. Oliver Perez got the start and went 3 scoreless innings giving up a hit and 2 walks. Bobby Parnell went 2 2/3 innings giving up 5 hits, 0 runs and 2 k's. The Mets also optioned Jon Niese to the minor leagues basically assuring that Livan Hernandez will be the 5th starter. The offense was led by Daniel Murphy who was 2-4 with 2 rbi. Nick Evans was 1-4 and Jeremy Reed was 1-2. Ike Davis was 2-4 with a rbi. The Mets will take on the Braves tomorrow with John Maine getting the start.