Mets Lose to Nationals, Key Players Shine in Spring Training

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on New York Mets News today. Subscribe and stay game ready. The New York Mets lost 3-2 to the Washington Nationals on Saturday afternoon at Clover Park. That drops their grapefruit league record to four wins and three losses. It was a close game, but the Mets couldn't quite rally in the end. A few key players got their first action of the spring. Brett Beatty made his debut at first base after a hamstring issue, looking smooth in the field. Francisco Alvarez caught four innings behind the plate, even winning a challenge to turn a strike into a walk. Mike Talkman stood out in the right field battle with a double and a nice sliding catch. Ronnie Mauricio flashed strong instincts at Shorestop, throwing out a runner at home. Meanwhile, Tobias Myers impressed in his first start, allowing just one run over three innings with four strikeouts. Craig Kimberl's first bullpen outing with shaky, giving up two runs, but escaping further damage. Luis Garcia kept things clean with another scoreless frame.

1:02Mart Vientos broke through with an RBI double and prospect Nick Morabito added a key hit late. Some Mets, like Vientos and Morabito, head out Sunday for World Baseball Classic Prep. The team stays home to face the Houston Astros at 1-10 pm tomorrow. Dean in is brought to you by our sponsor, your pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O dot com.