Mets Overpower Nationals with Commanding Performance at CACTI Park
In a display of dominance on the field, the New York Mets secured a convincing victory over the Washington Nationals with a final score of 10-3. This preseason game at CACTI Park saw the Mets improve their record to 11-13, while the Nationals fell to 12-13. The game was attended by 4,397 fans and lasted for nearly three hours.
Mets' Offensive Onslaught
The Mets' hitters were in fine form, racking up 13 hits and driving in 10 runs. Their offensive firepower was on full display in the fourth inning when they scored five runs off five hits. Throughout the game, they demonstrated excellent plate discipline and situational hitting, leaving eight runners on base but capitalizing significantly with runners in scoring position by hitting .375 (6-for-16). Notably, Jose Siri's performance stood out as he hit .600 with an impressive OPS of 1.4 over his five at-bats.
Pitching Prowess Keeps Nationals at Bay
On the mound, Kodai Senga led the pitching staff with a stellar performance that contributed significantly to keeping the Nationals' offense under control. Senga's ERA remained untouched at 0.0 after this outing, showcasing his ability to stifle opposing hitters effectively. His WHIP stood impressively low at .5455 while striking out opponents at a rate of nearly 15 per nine innings pitched.
The bullpen also played its part effectively; despite some challenges faced by José Buttó who posted an ERA of 9.0 for this game but managed an impressive strikeout rate of 18 K/9 innings.
Looking Ahead
The Mets are set to continue their preseason campaign back home against the St Louis Cardinals on March 21st at Clover Park in Port St Lucie, Florida. Fans can catch all the action live on SNY network starting from 1:10 PM EDT.
This recent victory over Washington not only highlights New York's potential but also sets up an intriguing matchup against St Louis as they look to build momentum heading into the regular season.
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