Open Thread: Mets vs. Astros, spring training, 3/2/19

The New York Mets return to Port St. Lucie looking to build on their three-game spring training winning streak as they take on the Houston Astros at First Data Field.

Noah Syndergaard and Justin Verlander will take the mound in a rematch of Monday’s game, which ended in a 3-3 tie. Edwin Diaz will also make his Grapefruit League debut for his new team this afternoon.

Mets Lineup

Jeff McNeil - LF
Michael Conforto - RF
Robinson Cano - 2B
Wilson Ramos - C
Dominic Smith - DH
Pete Alonso - 1B
J.D. Davis - 3B
Danny Espinosa - SS
Juan Lagares - CF

Noah Syndergaard - P

Astros Lineup

George Springer - DH
Jose Altuve - 2B
Alex Bregman - 3B
Michael Brantley - LF
Robinson Chirinos - C
AJ Reed - 1B
Aledmys Diaz - SS
Derek Fisher - RF
Jake Marisnick - CF

Justin Verlander - P

Broadcast info

TV: WPIX, MLBN (out-of-market only)
Radio: WCBS 880