Cardinals top Threshers; Mets lose in 10th to Yanks

Palm Beach Post Staff Reports

JUPITER — Palm Beach pitcher P.J. Walters held Clearwater to one run in six innings, leading the Cardinals to a 3-1 win against the Threshers at Roger Dean Stadium on Friday.

Walters (3-1) gave up four hits, struck out six and walked two to earn the victory.

Jon Mikrut pitched two scoreless innings and Luke Gregorson pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn his 19th save on the season.

Left fielder Luke Gorsett was 2-for-2 and second baseman Isaias Garcia was 2-for-3 with an RBI for Palm Beach.

Miracle 8, Hammerheads 3: Fort Myers collected 17 hits and grabbed an early 5-1 lead before cruising to the rout of visiting Jupiter.

Marlins right fielder Cody Ross, who is rehabbing a left-hamstring injury, was 2-for-4 with a home run for Jupiter.

Hammerheads first baseman Gaby Sanchez was 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.

Jupiter starting pitcher Ryan Tucker (5-5) gave up five runs on 10 hits in four innings.

Fort Myers was led by third baseman Daniel Valencia, a former University of Miami standout, who was 4-for-5 with two RBI. Designated hitter Steven Tolleson was 3-for-5 with an RBI.

Yankees 3, Mets 2 (10): Jose Tabata doubled home Austin Jackson in the top of the 10th as Tampa topped host St. Lucie at Tradition Field.

Designated hitter Ender Chavez was 2-for-3 to lead the Mets. First baseman Nick Evans added a solo home run, his ninth of the season.

German Marte (1-2) took the loss after giving up one run on two hits in three innings.

St. Lucie starter Deolis Guerra gave up two runs on two hits in five innings of work.

Jackson was 2-for-4 and Edwar Gonzalez also added two hits for the Yankees.