Noteworthy items during the Mets’ Grapefruit League action on Monday:
Tonkin tough
Michael Tonkin, competing for a spot in the Mets’ bullpen, pitched 1 ¹/₃ scoreless innings with three strikeouts in a 1-0 exhibition loss to the Marlins in Port St. Lucie.
Tonkin, who allowed one hit and one walk, hasn’t surrendered an earned run in his three spring appearances.
Mets relief pitcher Michael Tonkin has yet to allow an earned run through three spring appearances. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters ConLights, camera
A power surge at Clover Park after the first pitch knocked out the electricity, which was quickly restored.
But SNY, needing a reboot, was off the air for the first inning.
Caught my eye
Francisco Alvarez continued his impressive spring training behind the plate by throwing out Jon Berti attempting to steal second base.
Alvarez has thrown out 5 of 12 (41.6 percent) of runners attempting to steal against him in the Grapefruit League.
Tuesday’s schedule
Jose Quintana is scheduled to face the Nationals in West Palm Beach, Fla.
