Overview

• Syracuse Mets secured back-to-back wins over Charlotte on August 8-9, fueled by homers from José Azocar, Pablo Reyes and Gilberto Celestino alongside six-strong innings from Brandon Sproat and a 5 2/3-inning outing by rehabber Paul Blackburn.
• Binghamton Rumble Ponies ran their unbeaten streak to four with 5-4 and 5-2 victories, featuring a go-ahead two-run homer from Ryan Clifford, a three-steal night by Jett Williams and shut-down relief after Jonathan Santucci’s quality start.
• Brooklyn Cyclones offense remained cold with two shutout losses (7-1, 2-0), managing just six hits in the opener and a lone hit in the second against Hudson Valley pitching.
• St. Lucie Mets set a season high by stealing 11 bases without being caught during a 10-4 win over Tampa, applying constant pressure on opposing catchers and pitchers.
• Brandon Sproat has limited opponents to three runs or fewer in 12 of his last 13 starts, and Paul Blackburn has allowed only two earned runs over 5 2/3 innings in his fourth rehab outing.