In today’s spring training game, the New York Mets faced the Houston Astros. Here are key highlights for each team:

New York Mets:

• Brett Baty’s Performance: Baty continued his impressive spring training. He hit his 2nd home run of spring training and added a single. Bringing his spring stats to 6-for-11 and batting .545 and a OPS of 1.727.
• Clay Holmes’ Strong Start: Holmes delivered three scoreless innings with 2K’s, 1 walk and giving up 1 hit. He looked sharp and the hope is the he can continue to build up more innings.
• Max Kranick dealing : Kranick pitched two scoreless innings, striking out two. He was consistently through in the 95-97 mph range, showing good velocity. His performance strengthens his bid for a bullpen spot.
• José Ureña Signing: While the Mets were facing off against the Astros, they bolstered their pitching depth by signing right-hander José Ureña to a minor league contract, potentially adding a versatile arm to their roster. 

Houston Astros:

• Colton Gordon’s Outing: Starting pitcher Colton Gordon faced challenges against the Mets’ hitters, allowing early runs in his appearance. 
• Offensive Struggles: The Astros’ lineup was stifled by Mets pitching, particularly during Clay Holmes’ three scoreless innings. 
• Defensive Highlights: Despite the loss, the Astros showcased solid defensive plays, including a notable diving catch by Zach Daniels in left field. 

Video highlight can be found below: