New York Mets Notes and Recap

The New York Mets defeated the St Louis Cardinals by a score of 5-4 yesterday. Jon Niese got the start going 2 innings giving up 2 runs, 2 hits, 2 walks and 2 strikeouts. Duaner Sanchez pitched a scoreless inning but gave up 2 walks. On the offensive side Luis Castillo had a hit and a walk, Jose Valentin trying to hang onto his career went 3-4 continuing his hot hitting, Daniel Murphy went 1-5 and left 6 men on base. Brian Schneider went 0-2. Johan Santana is scheduled to throw a bullpen today, the Mets play at home against the Nationals today. Dillon Gee gets the start for the Amazings. He is a well thought of kid. The Mets have had a pretty quiet camp and hope it continues, they have a ton of guys that are gone for the World Baseball Classic and not too much competition for spots going on, the biggest story is Johan Santana and that doesn't seem to be much of a story anymore.