Mets-Twins game canceled because of rain

Mar 12, 2010 - 4:59 PM PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.(AP) -- The New York Mets-Minnesota Twins spring training game has been canceled because of rain.

The cancellation has forced New York Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez to postpone pitching to live batters. Rodriguez said Friday he expects to throw to live hitters Saturday in what should be the final step before pitching in a spring training game.

Rodriguez has yet to pitch to hitters this spring after dealing with a case conjunctivitis, otherwise known as pink eye. He plans to wear prescription goggles under doctors orders, though he said he feels fine.

Rodriguez had 35 saves and finished with a 3-6 record and 3.71 ERA in his first season in New York.

Rodriguez said he needs to get back on the mound so he can determine what he needs to improve before opening day.