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Happy Recap: Spring Training Game 16 - Mets at Tigers - Mets Hammer out 11 Runs, 15 Hits - Niese Looks Good

Found March 12, 2013 on Mets Chronicle: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jonathon Niese,  Ike Davis,  Jordany Valdespin,  Brian Bixler,  Brandon Hicks,  Matt Tuiasosopo,  Justin Verlander,  Juan Tejeda,  Omar Quintanilla,  Lucas Duda,  Mike Baxter,  John Buck,  Anthony Recker,  Collin Cowgill,  Wilmer Flores,  Austin Jackson,  Quintin Berry,  Torii Hunter,  Nick Castellanos,  Avisail Garcia,  Brennan Boesch,  Prince Fielder,  Brayan Pena,  Jeff Kobernus,  Ramon Santiago,  Hernan Perez,  Argenis Diaz,  Bryan Holaday,  Greg Burke,  Jenrry Mejia,  Jeurys Familia,  Aaron Laffey,  Kenny Faulk,  Kyle Lobstein,  Phil Coke,  Trevor Bell,  Bruce Rondon
TEAMS: New York Mets,  Detroit Tigers
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Final123456789RHE N.Y. Mets (6-6)«12002231011151 Detroit (9-8)000000000051 W: J. Niese (1-0) L: J. Verlander (1-1) HR: NYM - J. Valdespin (3),B. Hicks (2),B. Bixler (2)   DET - None Recap: Jon Niese pitched a one-hit shutout over 4 2/3 innings, as the New York Mets shut down the Detroit Tigers, 11-0, in spring training action. Ike Davis and Matthew den Dekker each had two RBI apiece for the Mets, who clubbed 15 hits as a team. Jordany Valdespin, Brian Bixler and Brandon Hicks each contributed solo homers in the victory. Matt Tuiasosopo was 2-for-3 with a double for the Tigers, who managed just five hits. Justin Verlander struggled in the setback, allowing five runs over 4 1/3 innings. Box Score: NY MetsABRH2B3BHRRBIWKAVG Jordany Valdespin 2B211001100.370   Brian Bixler PR-2B323001200.389 Juan Tejeda SS300000010.000   Omar Quintanilla SS100000001.263 Ike Davis 1B301000200.364   Josh Satin 1B010000020.625 Lucas Duda LF200000011.259   Zach Lutz LF111000010.292 Mike Baxter RF301...
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