Verlander outdueled Shane Bieber in a marquee matchup of Cy Young Award winners, and the resurgent Mets edged the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Sunday night for a doubleheader sweep. … RHP Triston McKenzie (teres major strain) allowed two hits over three scoreless innings in his first rehab start Saturday for Triple-A Columbus. Mets: Scherzer said the callus began bothering him in his previous start, but he should be healed for his next scheduled outing. … C Tomás Nido (dry eye syndrome) went 1 for 4 with a two-run homer as the DH for Class A St. Lucie in his third rehab game. Mets: RHP Kodai Senga (4-2, 3.77 ERA) pitches Tuesday night against the Chicago Cubs in the opener of a six-game road trip.

Source: The Star May 22, 2023 14:16 UTC