Mets Fall to Marlins in the Training Game, Tylor Megill Shows Promise on the Mound, Luis Severino Shines in Final Tune-Up
Tylor Megill’s Performance
Tylor Megill took to the mound for his final spring training start and continued to refine his splitter pitch. He showcased its potential by striking out the first batter he faced with this new addition to his repertoire. However, Megill faced some difficulties in the fourth inning as he was charged with three wild pitches on sliders.
Despite this setback, he had an overall solid outing, lasting 5.0 innings and conceding three earned runs on three hits. Notably, Megill struck out seven Marlins while issuing two walks. With a spring training ERA of 3.92, Megill demonstrated promise heading into the regular season.
Mets’ Offensive Struggles
The lineup fielded by the Mets consisted primarily of players who were not expected to be part of the opening day roster. However, two players likely to make an appearance on Opening Day managed to contribute offensively during this game. Zack Short doubled in the fourth inning and later scored on Omar Narvaez’s single to left center, accounting for their only run of the match.
Top prospects Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford also featured in this game but struggled at bat; both went hitless, with Gilbert going 0-for-4 and Clifford suffering from two strikeouts.
Sean Reid-Foley Disappoints
Sean Reid-Foley took up a bullpen role during this particular game but encountered difficulty throughout his outing. The right-handed pitcher allowed a walk, followed by a single and a double, before being replaced by another player. This disappointing performance may hinder Reid-Foley’s chances of securing a spot on the final roster, as he had previously dealt with arm fatigue during spring training.
Luis Severino’s Strong Finish
After signing with the Mets on a one-year deal during offseason free agency, Luis Severino concluded his impressive spring training campaign on a high note. In his final tune-up before entering regular-season play,
Severino delivered an exceptional performance against the Washington Nationals, pitching five innings while conceding only one run and striking out four batters to propel New York to an emphatic 10-1 victory at Clover Park.
Severino immediately asserted dominance by striking out CJ Abrams—Washington’s leadoff batter— with an impressive 97 mph fastball. Throughout his appearance, the right-hander exhibited remarkable control and efficiency, requiring just six pitches to navigate through Washington’s lineup in both the first and second innings.
Although Severino faced minor trouble in third when he hit Lane Thomas with a pitch, he swiftly regained composure as Jesse Winker flew out shortly after, allowing him to escape unscathed. Following an uneventful fourth inning, Severino encountered mild adversity again in fifth after issuing a leadoff walk.
However, the experienced pitcher rebounded admirably, displaying resilience that resulted in just one run being conceded through an RBI groundout. Manager Carlos Mendoza praised Severino’s strong showing: “It was another good outing from him… The fastball was really good today; he attacked and had swings and misses… He’s excited with