Mets Dominate Marauders with Stellar Shutout Victory at LECOM Park

Daytona Beach, USA - In a stellar display at LECOM Park, the St. Lucie Mets wrapped up their week with a triumphant 5-1 record against the Bradenton Marauders, finishing the series with a decisive 2-0 victory on July 13, 2025. This commanding performance showcased not only the offensive flair of the team but also the remarkable prowess of their pitching staff, who delivered a one-hit shutout.

Starter Frank Elissalt set the tone with a standout performance, throwing four hitless innings and racking up four strikeouts while allowing just one walk. Following him, Ernesto Mercedes contributed significantly, tossing 2.2 innings and striking out three batters despite surrendering only one hit—a ground ball single by Richard Ramirez. The victory was credited to Mercedes, while Gregori Louis continued the shutout trend with 1.1 hitless innings and three strikeouts of his own. Closing the game, Alfred Vega pitched a perfect ninth inning, earning his second save of the season. It’s safe to say, the Mets‘ pitching staff did quite a number on their opponents!

Offensive Highlights

The Mets‘ offense wasn’t to be outshined, either. It was Simon Juan’s two-run homer in the seventh inning that clinched the game’s only runs, marking his sixth home run of the season. Trey Snyder also shone brightly, contributing a solid 2-for-4 performance with a double. The Mets‘ win was a testament to their balanced approach—highlighted by the fact that this was the second game this season where they held an opponent to just one hit, with a previous instance against Palm Beach back on June 21.

With this victory, the Mets improved their record to an impressive 14-6, and 48-37 overall. They’re now riding a five-game winning streak as they head into the MLB All-Star break, poised to continue their success into the next series. The Mets will resume play on Friday with a three-game home stand against the Palm Beach Cardinals, slated to kick off at 6:10 p.m. at Clover Park.

Team Insights

Diving deeper into the team’s performance statistics, the St. Lucie Mets have shown robust offensive capabilities throughout the season. As per Baseball Reference, the team has recorded a total of 750 runs this season, illustrating a powerful attack. They boast a batting average of .239, with a total of 428 hits, including 56 doubles and 20 home runs.

The collective effort is particularly evident when examining individual players like A.J. Ewing, who has been phenomenal at the plate, hitting .400 with an OPS of 1.122. Similarly, Drew Gilbert has made an impression with a batting average of .375 and has hit three home runs, further establishing his value to the team.

As the Mets gear up for the next challenge, fans can take pride in their team’s resilience and skill displayed both on the mound and at the plate. The coming series against Palm Beach promises to be a thrilling encounter, especially as the team seeks to extend their winning streak and make a noteworthy mark heading into the latter part of the season.

For more detailed statistics on the players, fans can visit Baseball Reference, which outlines comprehensive stats and performance metrics that highlight the backbone of this successful season.

That’s the beauty of baseball—it’s a game of highs and lows, but with the Mets’ current momentum, there’s a good hand of excitement waiting just around the corner!