Mets’ Brandon Sproat Makes Triple-A Debut

After dominating at Double-A Binghamton, Mets righthander Brandon Sproat, No. 95 on the Baseball America Top 100, had more trouble in his Triple-A debut. Pitching for Syracuse, Sproat gave up six runs on seven hits in 4.2 innings against Worcester. Sproat gave up a two-run home run to Red Sox’ MiLB Rule 5 find Mickey Gaspar in the third. His troubles continued as Nathan Hickey followed with a three-run home run later that inning to cap the six-run inning. Sproat actually touched 100 mph in the first inning, but he only got seven swings and misses in 88 pitches.