The question pertains to the locale of a throwing session for his star pitcher, but Buck Showalter has somehow digressed to discussing his memories of driving across Florida from his home in the panhandle and the time he ran out of gas.

Bang. Showalter’s focus shifts again. Now he wants to know who in his captive audience in the pregame press conference has run out of gas attempting to push the limit.

Told the digital readout on the dashboard of modern cars gives a precise indication of miles remaining before empty, the Mets manager balks.

“No, you’ve got more after that,” Showalter said. “Roll the dice.”