Baty, Alonso Launch Early, Nimmo Ties It Late—Mets Close Spring with Statement
The spring training finale in Port St. Lucie ended in a 6–6 tie, but it was a complete showcase of the “Answer Back Mets.”
Every punch the New York Yankees threw got met with a louder swing, a sharper play, and a bigger moment. Tie on paper—momentum, mindset, and message belong to Queens.
Soto Owns the Zone—Not Everyone Can Afford It
Juan Soto made his first appearance against the Yankees since choosing the authentic, heartfelt baseball energy (and realistic organizational depth) in Queens over manufactured mystique across town.
His first at-bat came against Marcus Stroman, and on the second pitch—a low curveball called strike two—Soto flexed his untouchable plate discipline by challenging it using the ABS system, which was rightfully overturned. Only Soto could dead-eye a borderline breaker like that in real-time.
His zone awareness is so sharp that he could call a game blindfolded from the Promenade at Citi—and still be more accurate than most umps with a full view. He eventually grounded out, and although his swing was quiet today, his presence was loud.
Juan Soto won an ABS challenge in the first inning pic.twitter.com/SWlP4WeBlW
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 24, 2025
I’m [Still] a Brett Baty Truther—And You Should Be Too
Brett Baty kept the throttle down, building upon his exceptional camp by launching his fourth home run of the spring—a 413-foot no-doubter to dead center off Stroman in the second inning to tie it up.
Baty bombs 💣 pic.twitter.com/oLSkj7fFvR
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 24, 2025
It was another statement swing from a player who’s done nothing but crush all spring. That bomb brought Baty’s OPS to 1.186 to close out Grapefruit League play, which should land him in the starting second baseman slot and in the Opening Day lineup.
The power is showing up, the swing decisions are tightening, and his approach at the plate has shown real growth all preseason. No chasing, no flailing—just smooth, confident barrels. Baty has put real work into adjusting his game in preparation for 2025, and it’s definitely paying off.
Alonso Launches One off Stroman—Devin Williams Checks Calendar From ‘Pen
In the third inning, Stroman tossed a low slider to Pete Alonso, who did what he tends to do at the plate and sent it over the wall. It was only his second home run of the spring, but it pretty much looked like a batting practice meatball.
No theatrics. No doubt. Just a clean, violent swing and a jog that’s become all too familiar to opposing pitchers.
“That must give Devin Williams sitting in the Yankee bullpen flashback memories”
Pete Alonso with an opposite field home run! pic.twitter.com/8uUsOPqXzH
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 24, 2025
Somewhere in the visiting bullpen, Devin Williams may have felt a chill. The former Brewers closer is no stranger to Alonso’s power—his Game 3 go-ahead shot in the ninth inning of the do-or-die [game three] 2024 Wild Card is still etched in the collective memory of all Mets fans’ hearts.
That night, Alonso turned a tight series into a seismic shift, launching the Mets on a playoff run that ended within two wins of a World Series appearance, writing himself into another chapter of New York Mets history.
The stakes were different today, but the swing looked eerily familiar.
Senger Flashing the Glove, Drives Acuña In
Hayden Senger added a strong fifth inning, driving in Luisangel Acuña with an infield single and throwing out two would-be Yankee base stealers the inning before. The defense was clean, the bullpen got a look, and the energy never dipped—even as the Yankees built a 6-3 lead heading into the final frame.
Then [Brandon] Nimmo was found.
Finding Nimmo: Deep Dive in the 9th, Yanks Left Floating
Brandon Nimmo, who’s looked like his full-speed self since returning from offseason plantar fasciitis and knee issues, showed why he’s the tone-setter. After a hit batter and walk in the 9th, Nimmo got every stitch of a three-run homer to right field to even up the score.
Brandon Nimmo launches a game-tying three-run homer in the 9th! pic.twitter.com/08YV9PkM9X
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 24, 2025
Mets Travel to Houston for Opening Day
Tie game—end of spring training. What a ride. The Mets look to open the season against the Houston Astros on March 27th with momentum, rhythm, and a roster that looks more than ready to make noise when the games count.
