Hammerheads come back late, beat Mets 5-4 in 10 innings

July 19, 2024 – Florida State League (FSL)
Press release St. Lucie Mets

JUPITER, Fla. – The Jupiter Hammerheads came from behind in the ninth inning to defeat the St. Lucie Mets 5-4 in 10 innings on Friday.

The Mets took a 4-3 lead into the bottom of the ninth inning and appeared poised to win after pitcher Jeremy Peguero retired the leadoff batter. But Peguero hit the next two Hammerheads and catcher Vincent Perozo had a passed ball move the tying run to third and the winning run to second.

The Mets walked Ryan Ignoffo intentionally, then turned to reliever Alan Perdomo. Kemp Alderman drove Perdomo’s first pitch to right field for an RBI single that tied the game at 4-4 and reloaded the bases. Perdomo escaped the jam and forced extras when John Cruz lined into a double play to second baseman D’Andre Smith.

Yohairo Cuevas singled on the first pitch of the 10th, and free runner AJ Ewing advanced to third. Perozo then lined to third, and Cuevas was doubled off first. Holt Jones got Boson Baro to retire to end the inning, stranding Ewing on third.

Jordan McCants hit a walk-off RBI double with no outs against Perdomo in the 10th inning to bring in free runner Cruz.

It was the fifth time this season that the Mets lost a road game while leading at the start of the ninth inning.

The Mets trailed 2-0 after the first inning, but scored four unanswered runs to build a 4-2 lead through six innings. However, the Mets missed many opportunities to extend their lead. They had first and second with none out and the bases loaded with one out in the eighth inning and were unable to score to extend their lead. They went 3 for 16 with runners in scoring position and stranded 13 runners.

Jacob Reimer went 3 for 5 with two doubles in his second rehab game with St. Lucie. Drew Gilbert was 1 for 4 with a single and sac fly in his second rehab game.

Cuevas went 2-for-4 with a double and a walk.

Baro was 2-for-5 with a walk and an RBI.

The Mets (8-14, 30-58) and Hammerheads (10-12, 46-42) continue their series Saturday at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m.

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