The New York Mets are set to face the Houston Astros in a Spring Training game on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 1:05 PM Eastern Time. The game will be played at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida, the shared Spring Training facility of the Astros and Nationals.
How to Watch:
- Streaming: For out-of-market fans, the game will be available on MLB.TV.
- Television: The game will be broadcast on MLB Network and the Astros’ local channel, AT&T SportsNet Southwest.
- Radio: Astros fans can tune in to SportsTalk 790 for live radio coverage.
New York Mets:
- Luisangel Acuña (R) – 2B
- Brett Baty (L) – 3B
- Tyrone Taylor (R) – CF
- Joey Meneses (R) – 1B
- Alexander Canario (R) – RF
- Donovan Walton (L) – SS
- José Azocar (R) – LF
- Luis De Los Santos (R) – DH
- Hayden Senger (R) – C
Starting Pitcher: Tylor Megill (RHP)
Four Things to Watch for the Mets:
- Tylor Megill’s Performance: Megill is vying for a spot in the Mets’ rotation. Observing his command and effectiveness against a potent Astros lineup will be crucial.
- Luisangel Acuña Leading Off: Acuña’s role as the leadoff hitter offers insight into his potential impact on the Mets’ offense, especially with his speed and on-base skills.
- Brett Baty’s Development: Baty’s progression at third base and his offensive contributions are key as he aims to secure a regular-season roster spot.
- Outfield Dynamics: With Taylor, Canario, and Azocar starting, monitoring their defensive coordination and offensive output will be essential for outfield depth assessments.
Houston Astros:
- José Altuve (R) – 2B
- Jeremy Peña (R) – SS
- Yordan Alvarez (L) – LF
- Christian Walker (R) – 1B
- Isaac Paredes (R) – 3B
- Yainer Diaz (R) – C
- Mauricio Dubón (R) – DH
- Chas McCormick (R) – CF
- Jake Meyers (R) – RF
Starting Pitcher: Hunter Brown (RHP)
Four Things to Watch for the Astros:
- Hunter Brown’s Outing: As a promising young pitcher, Brown’s performance today could solidify his role in the Astros’ rotation.
- Middle Infield Chemistry: The tandem of Altuve and Peña up the middle will be under scrutiny for defensive synergy and offensive production.
- Yordan Alvarez’s At-Bats: Alvarez’s power at the plate is a significant asset; his timing and swing mechanics during Spring Training are worth observing.
- Corner Outfield Evaluation: With McCormick and Meyers in the outfield corners, their defensive range and offensive contributions will be key factors for the Astros’ lineup decisions.
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