astros were beaten 6-2 by the New York Mets in an exhibition game Thursday night in West Palm Beach, Florida. The result came as Mets right-hander Kodai Senga delivered another scoreless outing to close his spring schedule. The game also featured an early exit for Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez, a development the club said was handled with caution.
Astros vs. Mets: Senga closes spring with four scoreless innings
In the Mets’ 6-2 victory over the astros, Senga worked four scoreless innings and finished the night allowing three hits, striking out four, and walking one. The performance capped what the Mets described as a strong spring training stretch for the right-hander, ending his Grapefruit League run with a 1. 86 ERA.
From the Mets’ side, the outing reinforced the sense that Senga is carrying form into the final stages of camp. From the Astros’ side, the night ended with the club on the wrong side of the scoreline in a game that, like most spring contests, carried more evaluative value than standings pressure.
Health watch: Francisco Alvarez removed early with back tightness
One of the most immediate moments came when Francisco Alvarez left the game early due to back tightness. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said the catcher was removed for precautionary reasons, adding that Alvarez would have continued playing if the game had been in the regular season.
That explanation kept the focus on risk management rather than alarm, with the Mets choosing to prioritize health at this stage of the calendar. No additional medical detail was provided in the available information beyond the precautionary framing and the description of back tightness.
Lindor’s workload and what the Mets do next
Elsewhere in the same spring training window, Francisco Lindor logged seven innings at shortstop and took five plate appearances in his third game since returning from rehab of hamate bone surgery in his left hand. The Mets, continuing through their exhibition schedule, are set to host the St. Louis Cardinals at Clover Park for a 1: 10 p. m. game.
For the astros, Thursday’s 6-2 loss lands as a snapshot of late-spring competition against an opponent getting sharp performances from key players. What comes next for Houston on the field was not specified in the provided details, but the immediate takeaway from West Palm Beach is clear: a Mets win built around Senga’s scoreless work and a cautious decision to pull Alvarez early.
