Houston Astros Crush New York Mets 6-0 in Heart-Pounding MLB Series Champ!
The Nationals blew it open with six runs in the ninth inning
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - MARCH 09: Carson Benge (93) of the New York Mets hits a triple to drive in a run in the second inning during a spring training game against the Miami Marlins on March 09, 2026 at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
(Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images In a see saw game on Monday night at Clover Park, the Mets fell 12-6 to the Nationals thanks to Washington’s six-run eruption in the ninth inning. It was the Mets’ ninth loss of the spring to go along with their 11 wins and one tie. The Mets return to action tomorrow afternoon as they travel to Jupiter to face the Marlins.
Sean Manaea will take the ball in that game as he looks to secure his spot in the team’s rotations ahead of Opening Day. David Peterson started for New York and had an uneven outing. He allowed two runs in the first and two runs in the fourth.
He was charged with four earned runs on five hits, with two walks and two strikeouts over four innings. The Mets got a pair back in the bottom half of the frame against Zach Penrod. Carson Benge led off with a walk and advanced to second on a wild pitch.