The Mets split their squad today, hosting the Marlins at Clover Park while another team took on the Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.
Home Game: Marlins 1, Mets 0
Kodai Senga was on fire, delivering three innings of no-hit, no-walk baseball with five strikeouts. His fastball touched 98 mph, and the ghost fork was as elusive as ever-great news for a pitcher who's battled injuries.
Devin Williams took over in the fourth, navigating through some self-inflicted trouble. After fanning the first two batters, he allowed back-to-back singles but managed to escape with a weak groundout.
Bo Bichette had a tough day at the plate, striking out once and grounding into two double plays.
The Marlins broke the deadlock in the seventh when Christopher Morel singled home Connor Norby. This was the only blemish on Clay Holmes' five-inning outing, where he gave up just two hits, walked none, and struck out six in his first game since the WBC.
Away Game: Mets 8, Nationals 3
The Mets wasted no time getting on the board, with Ronny Mauricio doubling in Brett Baty for an early lead.
Carl Edwards Jr. impressed as the starter, going four strong innings with four strikeouts and allowing just one walk to Nasim Nuñez.
Carson Benge added another run in the fifth, driving in A.J. Ewing.
Bryan Hudson faced some turbulence in the fifth, surrendering a single to Dylan Crews, a walk to José Tena, and a double to Nuñez, which led to a run. Yohandy Morales' sacrifice fly tied the game.
Joe Jacques allowed a third run on another Crews sacrifice fly in the sixth.
The Mets regained control in the eighth when Nick Roselli smashed a three-run double, pushing the lead to 5-3.
A trio of young Mets-Ronald Hernandez, Diego Mosquera, and Nick Lorusso-piled on in the ninth, extending the lead to 8-3.
The Mets are set to face the Astros away tomorrow at 6:05 PM.