Astros and Mets Clash in Spring Training Showdown
The Astros host the Mets Tuesday afternoon in a Grapefruit League matchup featuring two World Series contenders with plenty of offseason storylines.
New York’s newest star is already making his presence felt. Juan Soto, fresh off signing his massive 15-year, $765 million deal to join the Mets, crushed a towering home run in his first Spring Training at-bat Saturday. The former Yankee’s immediate impact is exactly what the Mets hoped for when they landed the 25-year-old slugger.
Houston, meanwhile, has navigated a challenging offseason. They traded away Kyle Tucker for a package including prospect Cam Smith and couldn’t reach terms with longtime third baseman Alex Bregman. But don’t count the Astros out. Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez still anchor a dangerous lineup that should keep them in contention.
Ronel Blanco gets the start for Houston after Monday’s game was washed out. The right-hander posted a 2.80 ERA last season in his first full big league campaign, giving the Astros rotation a boost they’ll need again this year.
The game marks an interesting early test for both clubs as they fine-tune their rosters heading toward Opening Day.
How to Watch Astros vs. Mets
- TV channel: MLB Network (national) | Space City Home Network (local)
- Live stream: Fubo
- Date: Tuesday, Feb. 25
- Time: 1:05 p.m. ET
The game will air nationally on MLB Network and locally on Space City Home Network for Houston viewers.
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First pitch is set for 1:05 p.m. ET at CACTI Ballpark of Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida, the Astros’ spring home.
You can also listen to the game live on SiriusXM, exclusively through their app. New subscribers can get their first month free, with access to live NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL games, plus NASCAR, college sports and more, along with dedicated sport-specific channels for news and analysis.
