The New York Mets and Houston Astros squared off in an eventful Spring Training matchup on March 11, 2025, featuring big offensive moments and a late-game rally. On the mound, Tylor Megill delivered a solid start for the Mets, while Hunter Brown showed promise for the Astros’ rotation. The Mets jumped out to a 4-0 lead, thanks to a grand slam from Donovan Walton.
The Astros stormed back in the seventh inning, plating five runs to flip the game in their favor. Mets reliever José Ureña struggled in the bottom of the seventh, getting tagged for five earned runs, allowing a two-run double to Brendan Rodgers, a game-tying double to José Altuve, and a go-ahead RBI single from Luis Guillorme. The Astros never looked back, securing a 7-4 victory with two more insurance runs in the eighth.
Key Highlights:
- Tylor Megill’s Solid Outing: Mets’ starter Tylor Megill had a strong showing, striking out five batters over four innings, demonstrating his readiness for the season. The Mets org and fans alike are hoping he can start stringing together solid outings. We’ll see what brings to the mound the next time he’s slated for the rotation.
- Donovan Walton’s Grand Slam: Mets’ infielder Donovan Walton delivered a grand slam in the seventh inning, temporarily giving the Mets a 4-0 lead. He’s hoping to get one of the last spot’s on the roster by Opening Day.
- Astros’ Seventh-Inning Rally: The Astros responded in the bottom of the seventh, scoring five runs to take the lead. Key contributions included a two-run double by Brendan Rodgers and a game-tying double by José Altuve.
- José Ureña Struggles: Mets reliever José Ureña struggled in the bottom of the seventh, getting tagged for five earned runs, allowing a two-run double to Brendan Rodgers, a game-tying double to José Altuve, and a go-ahead RBI single from Luis Guillorme.
- Hunter Brown’s Dominant Start: Astros’ pitcher Hunter Brown delivered an impressive performance, showcasing his potential as a key rotation member for the upcoming season.
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