{"id":225926,"date":"2026-04-10T06:13:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/225926\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T06:13:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:13:07","slug":"mets-and-blue-jays-split-doubleheader-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/225926\/","title":{"rendered":"Mets and Blue Jays Split Doubleheader in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Port+St.+Lucie%2C+FL&amp;city=Port+St.+Lucie&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Mets+and+Blue+Jays+Split+Doubleheader+in+Florida&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Ffl%2Fport-st-lucie%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F10%2Fmets-and-blue-jays-split-doubleheader-in-florida%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69d85ba51b3ce.jpg\" alt=\"A fractured, multi-perspective painting using sharp, overlapping geometric planes in vibrant blues, oranges, and whites to conceptually represent the energy and competition of a baseball game between two minor league teams.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>The geometric, cubist style captures the dynamic action and competition of the minor league matchup between the Mets and Blue Jays.Port St. Lucie Today<\/p>\n<p>The St. Lucie Mets and Dunedin Blue Jays resumed their series on Thursday at Clover Park in Florida, splitting a doubleheader. The Mets won the suspended game from Tuesday 6-3, while the Blue Jays held on for a 6-5 victory in the 7-inning nightcap.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>The Mets and Blue Jays are both minor league affiliates looking to develop top prospects, so these matchups provide valuable playing time and evaluation opportunities for both organizations as they prepare players for the majors.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>In the resumed game, the Mets jumped out to a 6-1 lead, getting four runs in the bottom of the third inning. Rehabbing Mets pitchers A.J. Minter, Nate Lavender, and Craig Kimbrel all made appearances. In the second game, the Blue Jays built a 6-3 lead but had to hold off a late Mets rally to win 6-5 in 7 innings.<\/p>\n<p>      The games were played on Thursday, April 10, 2026.The first game was a continuation of a suspended contest from Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Tommy Pham<\/p>\n<p>Outfielder signed by the Mets after spring training.<\/p>\n<p>Trey Yesavage<\/p>\n<p>Rehabbing pitcher for the Blue Jays.<\/p>\n<p>A.J. Minter<\/p>\n<p>Mets reliever beginning a MLB rehab assignment.<\/p>\n<p>Craig Kimbrel<\/p>\n<p>Veteran MLB closer making his organizational debut with the Mets.<\/p>\n<p>Troy Guthrie<\/p>\n<p>Starting pitcher for the Blue Jays.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Port+St.+Lucie%2C+FL&amp;city=Port+St.+Lucie&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Mets+and+Blue+Jays+Split+Doubleheader+in+Florida&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Ffl%2Fport-st-lucie%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F10%2Fmets-and-blue-jays-split-doubleheader-in-florida%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Mets (3-2) and Blue Jays (2-3) are set to play a single nine-inning game at Clover Park on Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>These minor league matchups between the Mets and Blue Jays provide valuable development opportunities for both organizations as they look to prepare their top prospects for the major leagues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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