Alvarez Hits Monster HR, Mets Win Big

0:00It's March 11th for the New York Mets, let's get into it, follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The New York Mets picked up a solid 6-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Spring training Tuesday at Clover Park. Catcher Francisco Alvarez stole the show with a massive 439-foot home run to center field, marking his first blast of the spring. Marcus Simian struggled at the plate, going 0-3 and sticking around 0.190 for the grapefruit leak so far. The veteran's second baseman has been leading off while Francisco Lindor sits out. One highlight came from the automated ball strike system challenges. Simian successfully got a strike call flipped to a ball, while Alvarez and pitcher David Peterson both came up short on their appeals. Earlier this week, the Mets have shown some power, but mixed results from key players. Fans are watching closely as the team builds momentum before the regular season. The squad takes Wednesday off before heading to Jupiter, Florida for another matchup against the Cardinals on Thursday.

1:01Keep an eye on Alvarez as he heats up. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, your pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.