New York Mets Highlights
1. Alexander Canario’s Two-Homer Game
Canario was the offensive star of the game. With the bases loaded in the bottom of the 4th, he crushed a grand slam deep over the left field wall, breaking a 1-1 tie and giving the Mets a commanding 5-1 lead. He wasn’t done—later, in the 6th inning, he launched a solo shot to right-center, his second of the day. Canario went 2-for-3 with 5 RBIs, showing why he’s a serious contender for a roster spot.
2. Starling Marte Sets the Tone Early
Leading off the bottom of the 1st, Marte got things going with a solo home run to left field on the second pitch he saw. It was a no-doubter off Connor Gillispie and marked Marte’s first homer of the spring. The blast energized the Mets and set the tone for the offensive outburst to come.
3. Tyrone Taylor Joins the Long Ball Party
In the bottom of the 6th, just a few batters after Canario’s second homer, Tyrone Taylor followed up with a solo home run of his own, launching it to left field. It was Taylor’s first homer of the spring, and part of a back-to-back power display that gave the Mets an 8-2 lead at the time.
4. Griffin Canning’s Steady Start
Acquired in the offseason, Canning gave the Mets a solid start, going 4.1 innings with 6 strikeouts, allowing 2 earned runs on 5 hits. He showed sharp command and mixed pitches well, limiting hard contact. Canning’s fastball touched 95 mph, and he effectively used his slider to put hitters away.
Miami Marlins Highlights
1. Rob Brantly Drives in First Run
Veteran catcher Rob Brantly came through in the top of the 2nd inning with a line-drive RBI single to right field, scoring Jorge Sanoja to tie the game 1-1. It was a solid piece of hitting against a tough breaking ball from Canning, and Brantly’s experience continues to be valuable as a spring training depth option.
2. Evan Wagaman Adds Another RBI
In the 5th inning, first baseman Evan Wagaman knocked in the Marlins’ second and final run with a sharp RBI single to center, scoring Sanoja again. It came off reliever Josh Walker and briefly cut the Mets’ lead to 5-2 before the floodgates opened.
3. Jorge Sanoja’s Impressive Day
Sanoja had a quietly effective performance, going 2-for-3 with a double and 2 runs scored. He was involved in both of Miami’s runs, showing good speed and baserunning instincts. His hustle and contact ability stood out in an otherwise quiet Marlins lineup.
4. Connor Gillispie’s Early Efficiency
Though he took the loss, right-hander Connor Gillispie looked sharp early, retiring 9 of the first 10 batters he faced. He didn’t allow a run after Marte’s first-inning homer until the 4th, when the wheels came off. Gillispie finished with 4.1 IP, 6 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 4 K, showing potential before running into trouble against the Mets’ middle of the order.
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