In their spring training matchup on February 28, 2025, the New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals 7-0.

New York Mets Highlights:

• Brandon Sproat’s Strong Outing: The Mets prospect impressed in his spring debut, tossing two scoreless innings with three strikeouts and showcasing his electric fastball.
• Juan Soto’s Power Display: Soto crushed a towering two-run homer in the first inning, marking his second long ball of the spring and reinforcing his dominance at the plate.
• Brandon Nimmo’s Return: Nimmo was back in the lineup, going 1-for-3 with a walk and looking sharp in the outfield.
• Pete Alonso Stays Hot: Alonso continued his solid spring performance, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI, showing early signs of midseason form.
• Luis Moreno Sharp: Luis Moreno was another bright spot, pitching 2 innings and striking out all 6 batters he faced.

Washington Nationals Highlights:

• James Wood’s Performance: Wood reached base twice, going 1-for-2 with a walk. covers.com
• Pitching Struggles: Starting pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara allowed four runs (two earned) over 1.2 innings, including the home run to Juan Soto. covers.com
• Defensive Miscue: The Nationals committed one error, a fielding mistake by shortstop Nasim Nuñez. covers.com
• Offensive Challenges: The lineup left 14 runners on base and grounded into one double play, struggling to capitalize on scoring opportunities. covers.com

For a visual recap of the game’s highlights, you can watch the following video: