Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom struck out five batters over three innings during Thursday's spring game against the Nationals. He allowed two runs on three hits and one walk.
"I had command of all of my pitches and felt really good," deGrom said, noting that he was working in particular on his curveball and slider, per MLB.com. "I gave up [Michael Taylor's double] that was hit really hard. It was just a pretty good slider and he took a good swing at it."
deGrom is 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA through two spring starts.