K-Mets Knock Off Jays 8-3
F: Kingsport 8 Bluefield 3 W: N. Peden (2-4) L: A. Galindo (1-4)The Mets kicked off this three-game set with the Bluefield Blue Jays in style, as they scored the final eight runs of the game to post an 8-3 victory.While the Mets (27-24) got the win, the afternoon didn't
F: Kingsport 8 Bluefield 3
W: N. Peden (2-4)
L: A. Galindo (1-4)
The Mets kicked off this three-game set with the Bluefield Blue Jays in style, as they scored the final eight runs of the game to post an 8-3 victory.
While the Mets (27-24) got the win, the afternoon didn't get off to a good start for the home team.
Bluefield (30-21) ambushed Kingsport starter
Then in the bottom of the first inning, the skies opened up when a strong scattered storm hit Kingsport. After the first was complete, the umpires called for the tarp, which began a long rain/wet grounds delay.
Play resumed at 6:40 p.m., which totaled 2:12 minutes of delay time. This knocked both Nunez, and Bluefield starter
The Mets were able to get to the Blue Jay pen to the tune of eight runs, including a three-run opposite field homer by
The Mets took the lead for good in the fourth as they plated three more, including RBIs by
Offensive standouts for Kingsport included Vientos and his three-run homer, while
The eight runs put up by the Mets offense were more than enough for
The Mets and Jays are back it tomorrow at 6:30 for the second game in the series. Tomorrow is Military Monday where the Mets will welcome all veterans and active military, and wear special military appreciation uniforms. The gate will open at 5:30.