Overview
- New York squandered a five-run lead in a 6-6 tie with Houston after issuing 13 walks, with all 10 Mets pitchers handing out at least one free pass.
- Mike Tauchman hit a three-run homer and Ronny Mauricio added a solo shot in the first inning, while Jack Wenninger opened with two scoreless frames in his spring debut.
- A day earlier, the Mets beat the Blue Jays 4-3 behind 2.1 scoreless innings from Tobias Myers and a dominant, 99 mph, three-strikeout inning from prospect Ryan Lambert.
- Clay Holmes logged 3 2/3 innings against Toronto (57 pitches, three strikeouts, two walks, one hit — a two-run homer by Kazuma Okamoto) and is slated for one more spring start before joining Team USA at the WBC after being recruited by Andy Pettitte.
- Utility candidate Vidal Bruján exited the Blue Jays game after being spiked on his left thumb/hand during a steal attempt, with his status still to be determined.