Former Illini Scott Shaw gave his St Lucie Mets a needed boost Saturday. Not only are the his Class A Affiliate Mets languishing in last place in the Florida State League but they were coming off a five game losing streak.
Shaw responded by pitching a complete game win over the Lakeland Flying Tigers (FYI.. that’s Shawn Roof’s former team). Shaw gave up just one run on four hits. He showed great control walking none and striking out seven.
Shaw’s been getting a lot of work in this year with St Lucie. He’s pitched 21 games and 113+ innings with them. With a 3.72 ERA, he has 5-7 record which ain’t bad considering he’s on a team that’s in the cellar.