Mets @ Nationals · Mar 5, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Thu, Mar 5, 2026

CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches Spring Training

New York Mets Mets 4

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7 Washington Nationals Nationals

Away starter

Justin Hagenman

Home starter

Miles Mikolas

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Game StoriesBaty adds outfield glove to collection as he continues to prove versatility4 clips

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Baty adds outfield glove to collection as he continues to prove versatility

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – In years past, Brett Baty was considered the Mets' third baseman of the future. But this year is a different story. After playing third and second base last season, Baty is considered the team’s all-purpose player. Not only will he see time at those two

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José Tena's two-run home run00:00:26

José Tena hits a two-run home run to left-center field in the bottom of the 2nd inning, cutting the Nationals' deficit to 3-2

Brett Baty's two-run home run00:00:25

Brett Baty hits a two-run home run to left-center field in the top of the 1st inning, giving the Mets a 3-0 lead

Bo Bichette's RBI single00:00:19

Bo Bichette hits an RBI single to center field in the top of the 1st inning, giving the Mets a 1-0 lead

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Mets @ Nationals · 4–7

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