Jacob deGrom was able to pitch an inning longer than expected, after keeping his pitch count low in his spring debut with the Mets.
deGrom pitched three innings, allowing one run on two hits, striking out one.
"It's definitely different," deGrom told NJ.com's Mike Vorkunov. "I'd say I was a little more relaxed but I was pretty nervous going out there today. ... I gotta go out there this year and pick up where I left off."
deGrom won the NL Rookie of the Year award last season, going 9-6, with a 2.69 ERA. He is trying to increase his use of the changeup this season and focused on that pitch during his spring debut.
"That'd be a big pitch to have going right into the season," he said.