Noteworthy items during the Mets’ Grapefruit League action on Friday:
At long blast
DJ Stewart blasted his first homer of the spring in the Mets’ 7-3 exhibition loss to the Nationals at Clover Park.
Stewart, who is competing for a spot as the lefty DH, owns a .200/.286/.320 slash line this spring.
Fujinami falters
Shintaro Fujinami didn’t record an out in the eighth inning, departing after hitting a batter and walking the next three.
The right-hander was charged for three earned runs.
Caught my eye
Trayce Thompson was called out on strikes on a pitch clock violation to begin the bottom of the eighth inning.
Saturday’s schedule
The Mets have a bullpen game slated against the Astros in West Palm Beach, Fla.