Found March 20, 2009 on Mets Merized Online: Yardbarker Blogger Network
Five pitchers combined to shut out the Baltimore Orioles on their spring training turf today, as the Mets cruised to a 4-0 victory.On The MoundOliver Perez made his first start of the spring, pitching only three innings. He allowed only one hit, a double, and walked two batters.A good, quick showing for Perez, who will be dialed back after throwing 85 pitches in his last World Baseball Classic appearance.Bobby Parnell followed Perez, going 2 2-3 innings and scattering five hits. Parnell struck out two. Darren O'Day was next in line and allowed one walk and one strikeout in 1 1-3 innings.Parnell is still around while Jon Niese heads to the minor league because Parnell still has a chance to stick in the bullpen. It's an outside shot, but a shot just the same.Brian Stokes and Elmer Dessens each allowed one hit in their inning of work.At The PlateDaniel Murphy continued his hot spring, going 2-4, with a triple. He drove in two RBIs and scored one run.I can't wait to see ...
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