Tim Locastro continues solid spring, reaches base twice for Mets

Tim Locastro continues solid spring, reaches base twice for Mets

Here are some nuggets from Mets’ spring training on Thursday:

Locastro shows

Tim Locastro, who was a bench player for the Yankees the past two seasons, reached base twice, with a single and walk, in the Mets’ 3-0 exhibition loss to the Nationals in West Palm Beach, Fla.

The speedy Locastro is 12-for-33 (.364) this spring with six stolen bases.


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Hernandez scuffles

Elieser Hernandez didn’t help his cause in trying to win a bullpen job, allowing two earned runs on four hits and two walks over two innings.

The right-hander owns an 8.31 ERA this spring.

Caught my eye

Jimmy Yacabonis had a sixth straight scoreless outing to begin the exhibition season.

The right-handed reliever is in camp on a minor league contract after spending last season with the Rays.

Friday’s schedule

Carlos Carrasco is scheduled to face the Marlins in Port St. Lucie.