Mark Vientos spring struggles continue for Mets after making return from WBC

Observations from Mets spring training on Saturday:Cristian Pache, known for his glove in center, made a fine running catch in left-center to rob Jake Meyers of a hit.Mark Vientos went hitless and is 1-for-21 in Grapefruit League games.He also struggled in the WBC, but manager Carlos Mendoza cited hard-hit balls as a reason for encouragement.Last year’s first-round pick, Mitch Voit, got his first Grapefruit League hit.

Filling in for the injured Jackson Cluff, the 38th overall selection started at second and singled.The Naples, Fla., native made a name for himself at the University of Michigan last season when he imitated snorting a line of cocaine along the third base line after a triple.“He looks like a hitter,” Mendoza said.Zach Thornton will start for the Mets against Toronto at Clover Park at 1:10 p.m....