Mets and Astros Turn 11 Hits Into 2 Runs as a Sixth Inning Swing Tips It

The New York Mets left CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches at 12-8 after an 8-2 loss that moved the Houston Astros to 9-10.

First inning

The Mets opened with a scoreless frame as the Astros produced 1 run on 1 hit.

Second inning

The Mets and the Astros both posted 0 runs in the inning, and New York’s night continued with no early scoring through the second.

Third inning

The Mets remained without a run while the Astros also stayed quiet, keeping Houston’s edge intact through 3 innings.

Fourth inning

The Mets collected 1 hit in the inning but scored 0 runs, and the Astros also scored 0 runs to keep the game in reach.

Fifth inning

The Mets added another 1 hit and again scored 0 runs, while the Astros also scored 0 runs as the scoreboard held steady.

Sixth inning

The Mets put up 0 runs on 2 hits, and the Astros broke the game open with 3 runs on 1 hit that created separation.

Seventh inning

The Mets finally scored with 1 run on 4 hits, but the Astros answered with 3 runs on 3 hits to widen the gap again.

Eighth inning

The Mets added 1 hit without scoring, and the Astros tacked on 1 run on 2 hits while also committing their only error.

Ninth inning

The Mets scored 1 run on 2 hits in the top of the ninth, and the game ended with New York at 11 hits and Houston at 7.

The Mets vs Astros match summary also showed New York finishing with 1 error and Houston finishing clean in the field, and the Mets left 9 runners on base as part of 26 left on base in their hitting line.

This post-game report Mets entry is set with the Mets returning to Clover Park in Port St Lucie for a game against the Toronto Blue Jays scheduled for 1:10 PM EDT on 2026-03-15, with the broadcast listed on WPIX.