In today’s spring training matchup between the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals, here are starting lineups and the three key aspects to watch for each team:
New York Mets:
- Francisco Lindor – Shortstop
- Juan Soto – Right Field
- Pete Alonso – First Base
- Brandon Nimmo – Left Field
- Mark Vientos – Third Base
- Luis Torrens – Catcher
- Tyrone Taylor – Center Field
- Jared Young – Designated Hitter
- Luisangel Acuña – Second Base
Starting Pitcher: Brandon Sproat
Things to look for the Mets:
- Brandon Sproat’s Spring Debut: The Mets’ top pitching prospect, Brandon Sproat, is set to make his first appearance of the spring. Observers will be keen to see his performance and how he handles the Nationals’ lineup.
- Brandon Nimmo’s Grapefruit League Debut: Outfielder Brandon Nimmo is making his first appearance in the Grapefruit League this season. He’s close to 100% after dealing with plantar fasciitis last year and the offseason. The team will look to get him a few innings and monitor his progress.
- Juan Soto Facing Former Team: This game marks Juan Soto’s first matchup against the Nationals since joining the Mets. Fans will be eager to see how he performs against his former teammates.
Washington Nationals:
- James Wood – Designated Hitter
- Amed Rosario – Second Base
- José Tena – Third Base
- Keibert Ruiz – Catcher
- Alex Call – Right Field
- Robert Hassell III – Center Field
- Juan Yepez – First Base
- Andrew Pinckney – Left Field
- Nasim Nuñez – Shortstop
Starting Pitcher: Shinnosuke Ogasawara
Three things to look for the Nationals:
- Competition for Starting Rotation: With multiple pitchers vying for spots, observing how candidates perform in these early games will be essential for shaping the Nationals’ rotation.
- Shinnosuke Ogasawara’s Second Start: Left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara is making his second start of the spring.
- Prospects in the Lineup: The Nationals are featuring several prospects, including James Wood and Robert Hassell III. Their performances could provide insights into the team’s future lineup considerations.
The game is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. EST at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie and will be broadcast on SNY.
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