Observations from Mets spring training on Wednesday
Long man
David Peterson, now the longest-tenured Met, got off to a strong start with three scoreless innings in his first outing of the spring. The lefty struck out four in the 5-2 win over Israel’s WBC team.
Burd is the word
Nick Burdi allowed a run on two hits in his lone inning of work and has allowed three runs in three innings this spring.
Caught my eye
Bo Bichette made a terrific diving stop to his right on a smash down the third base line to start a 5-4-3 double play in a minor league game, saying afterward, “It’s all about getting more comfortable there. My goal coming into the game was to feel less antsy and not worry if a ball like that got by me and that allowed me to just go after the ball and make the play.”
Thursday’s schedule
The Mets travel to West Palm Beach, Fla., to face the Nationals with right-hander Justin Hagenman getting the start.
