Mets Face Nationals, Astros in Spring Tune-ups

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is New York Met's News Today, subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The New York Met's have two matchups on deck today, starting with a game at the Washington Nationals and followed by another against the Houston. Astros. For the Nationals Tilt, Jawander Suarez takes the mound for New York as the right-handed starter, while Cade Cavali goes for Washington. This pitch is at 1.05 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, though there's no TV coverage or radio broadcasts listed this time. Over in the Nationals lineup, expect Kyber Ruiz behind the plate, and Luis Garcia at first base, anchoring the middle order. The Met's counter with Marviantos at first, Luis Torrance catching, and Tyrone Taylor in left field, mixing some regulars with depth pieces to keep, things fresh. Fans are buzzing about these spring tune-ups, as they give prospects and fringe roster guys a chance to shine before the real season ramps up. It's a low-stakes way to test combinations, especially with injuries and trades shaking

1:01up the depth chart lately. Shifting to the Astros game, which kicks off at 1.10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on P.I. XI and Odyssey Met's radio on 8.80 a.m. or the 92.3 HD2 app. Jonah Tongue starts for the Met's facing Mike Burrows for Houston. Catch Francisco Lindor, leading off at shortstop, Juan Soto in left, and Boba Shet as the designated hitter in a stack top of the order that could, set the tone early. These games highlight how the Met's are experimenting ahead of opening day.