Mets Minors Recap: Gilbert Homers Again in Syracuse Win

Drew Gilbert, who suffered a hamstring injury that has prevented him from competing most of 2024, has started to turn it on for Triple-A Syracuse. Gilbert hit his second home run (and his fifth hit) in the last three games.

Triple-A

Durham Bulls (59-65) 6, Syracuse Mets (67-55) 9

BOX SCORE

• DH Drew Gilbert: 1-for-5, R, HR (3), 3 RBI, K (.644 OPS)
• SS Yolmer Sánchez: 3-for-5, R, 2 2B, 3 RBI (.664 OPS)
• C Austin Allen: 2-for-4, R, 2 RBI (.856 OPS)

Despite falling down 3-0 early, Syracuse came back to beat the Durham Bulls 9-6 behind Drew Gilbert and Yolmer Sánchez’s extra-base hits. Gilbert launched his second home run in the past three games, reaching base safely in 11 of his last 12 games.

• RHP Mike Vasil (5.67 ERA) 6 IP, 6 H, 4 R (3 ER), 2 BB, 5 K, 2 HR (90 pitches/ 57 strikes)
• LHP Alex Young (2.30 ERA) 1.2 IP, 0 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
• LHP Matt Gage (5.73 ERA) 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K

Vasil gave Syracuse decent length but allowed two more home runs, bringing his earned run tally in August to 17 (7.63 ERA).

Drew Gilbert launches a three-run shot!

His second home run in three days ???? pic.twitter.com/Nz8yp0bl6T

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) August 23, 2024

Double-A

Binghamton Rumble Ponies (60-55) 3, Reading Fighting’ Phils (52-65) 9

BOX SCORE

• 1B Ryan Clifford 1-for-3, 2 BB (.803 OPS)
• C Drake Osborn 1-for-4, 2B, RBI (.627 OPS)

Clifford has really cooled off from his hot June and July–he has only one extra-base this month but has maintained a solid OBP (.353).

• RHP Luis Moreno (4.12 ERA) 4 IP, 6 H, 4 R (3 ER), 1 BB, 3 K (60 pitches/ 41 strikes)
• RHP Trey McLoughlin (1.95 ERA) 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K

Though he missed the first half of August due to injury, McLoughlin has not allowed a run since June 18th–12 appearances ago.

High-A

Jersey Shore BlueClaws (65-53) 1, Brooklyn Cyclones (57-61) 4

BOX SCORE

• CF Nick Morabito: 3-for-4, 2B, SB (53) (.726 OPS)
• LF Christopher Suero: 1-for-4, RBI, BB (.667 OPS)
• SS-3B Junior Tilien: 3-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI, K (.639 OPS)

Morabito continues to raise his stock as a prospect–he has the most hits (127) and most stolen bases (53) in the Mets farm system while playing excellent defense at all three outfield positions.

• RHP Jonah Tong (3.47 ERA) 5 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 8 K (86 pitches/58 strikes)

Tong was electric for Brooklyn Friday night–striking out eight BlueClaws in just five innings. It was also Tong’s first scoreless outing since July 2nd.

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With a pair of strikeouts in the first, Jonah Tong became the second Cyclone this week and sixth in franchise history to reach 100+ Ks in a single season!#LGM | #AmazinStartsHere | #MiLB pic.twitter.com/9edGPXm7eO

— Brooklyn Cyclones (@BKCyclones) August 24, 2024

Low-A

Palm Beach Cardinals (73-43) 5, St. Lucie Mets (39-77) 0

BOX SCORE

• 3B Colin Houck: 2-for-4, 2B (.623 OPS)
• SS Jett Williams: 1-for-3, K (.666 OPS)
• 2B A.J. Ewing: 2-for-4, BB (.676 OPS)

St. Lucie was shut out again against Palm Beach, losing their 77th game of the season. It’s been a frustrating offensive season for the Low-A Mets, having only two qualified players above a .720 OPS.

Jett Williams made his second rehab appearance after recovery from his April wrist injury, playing seven innings at shortstop on Friday. Williams has picked up hits in both games.

• RHP Layonel Ovalles (6.25 ERA) 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K

Ovalles has settled into Low-A ball nicely after struggling after his promotion from the complex league. He has allowed only one run in his last four relief appearances (9.2 innings).

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