Game Recap: Nationals 6 -- Mets 4

It's only spring.

On The Mound

Mike Pelfrey started the game for the Mets, and struggled in the first inning. He allowed three runs on four hits in the first, but limited the damage from there. He ended up throwing three innings, striking out two.

Livan Hernandez was next on the mound. He let up two runs in 2 2-3 innings. He was pulled in the sixth inning because five straight Nationals reached base, and he had just walked the sixth to load the bases.

Darren O'Day relieved Hernandez, and ended the threat. O'Day also pitched the seventh inning, allowing only one hit.

Duaner Sanchez finished out the game with a hitless inning.

At The Plate

Only five hits for the Mets today, two of them were home runs though, accounting for all the runs scored.

Fernando Tatis hit a solo home run in the fifth inning off of Collin Balester. Two batters later, both reached base, Ramon Castro hit a three-run home run, also off of Balester.

In The Field

Jose Valentin, making the start at shortstop, and Nick Evans combined for the Mets sole double play.

Next Up

The Mets will take on Team Italy on Thursday at 2:05 p.m. That game will not be televised.