St Lucie Mets News: August 9 - August 15, 2024

The St. Lucie Mets have had a mixed performance over the past week, with both notable victories and setbacks. Here are some key highlights from their recent games:

Notable Victories

- **Mets Set Franchise Record for Strikeouts**: On July 30, 2024, the St. Lucie Mets set a new franchise record for strikeouts in a nine-inning game, striking out the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels 19 times in a 4-0 victory at Hammond Stadium.

- **Mets Shut Out Cardinals**: On July 26, 2024, the St. Lucie Mets pitched a three-hit shutout in a 4-0 victory over the Palm Beach Cardinals at Clover Park, snapping a six-game losing streak.

- **Mets Demolish Flying Tigers**: On July 14, 2024, the St. Lucie Mets demolished the Lakeland Flying Tigers 17-0 at Clover Park, earning a 3-3 series split and setting season highs in runs and walks (13).

Recent Series Against Daytona Tortugas

- **Mets Win Third Straight**: On August 14, 2024, the St. Lucie Mets won their third straight game with a solid 5-1 victory over the Daytona Tortugas at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. The Mets played error-free ball and walked just two batters.

- **Mets Rally Past Tortugas**: On August 16, 2024, the St. Lucie Mets broke a 2-2 tie with two runs in the seventh to defeat the Daytona Tortugas 4-3 at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, marking their third straight win in the series.

Setbacks

- **Cardinals Dominate Mets**: The Palm Beach Cardinals had a strong series against the St. Lucie Mets, winning five of six games. This included a 5-1 win on July 28, 2024, and a 12-3 victory on July 27, 2024, where the Cardinals posted eight runs in the third inning.

- **Hammerheads Sweep Mets**: The Jupiter Hammerheads swept the St. Lucie Mets in a three-game series, winning 14-9 on July 21, 2024, 11-7 on July 20, 2024, and 5-4 in 10 innings on July 19, 2024.

Conclusion

The St. Lucie Mets have shown resilience and improvement in their recent games, particularly in their series against the Daytona Tortugas. However, they have also faced challenges, especially against the Palm Beach Cardinals and Jupiter Hammerheads. The team's ability to set a franchise record for strikeouts and achieve shutout victories indicates a strong pitching performance. As the season progresses, the Mets will look to build on these successes and address their weaknesses to improve their overall performance.






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