The Mets dropped their exhibition road game against the Nationals this afternoon by a 7-4 score, as Mets relieer Anderson Severino had a rough go of it, surrendering four runs in just two-thirds of an inning to give Washington the lead in what he previously been a tie game.
Jorge Polanco made his spring training debut at first base and made two plate appearances before being replaced by Jacob Reimer, who took over at third while 2024 Mets draftee Corey Collins took over at first. It was an uneventful day in the field for Polanco, which is good news for now. Three weeks to the day from Opening Day, he’s gotten his first in-game action at the position.
Bo Bichette went 2-for-3 with a run batted in and a run scored.
Brett Baty went deep with a two-run home run off Nationals starter Miles Mikolas in the top of the first.
Justin Hagenman went three innings, struck out four, and didn’t walk anybody. But he gave up a two-run home run along the way.
Of the other five pitchers who appeared for the Mets, only Austin Warren surrendered a run.
Mike Tauchman went 1-for-1 with a double and a walk as he continues to look like a player who will break camp with the Mets.