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Mets’ Brett Baty belts his second homer of the spring

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Published March 20, 2024, 2:50 a.m. ET

Noteworthy items during the Mets’ Grapefruit League action on Tuesday:  

Baty boom

Brett Baty blasted his second homer of the spring in the Mets’ 3-1 exhibition victory over the Cardinals at Clover Park on Tuesday.

Baty, who owns a .726 OPS in the Grapefruit League, finished the night 1-for-3.

Brett Baty, at the plate earlier in spring training, hit a home run in the Mets' 3-1 exhibition win over the Cardinals.
Brett Baty, at the plate earlier in spring training, hit a home run in the Mets’ 3-1 exhibition win over the Cardinals. AP

Leaving them on

The potential Opening Day lineup was assembled for the first time this spring, and the result wasn’t great: The Mets were 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position and left 10 runners on base.

Caught my eye

Yohan Ramirez had a second straight relief appearance in which he pitched two innings without allowing a run.

The right-hander, who is a consideration for the bullpen, hasn’t surrendered an earned run in his six outings this spring.

Wednesday’s schedule

Christian Scott will be borrowed from minor league camp to start against the Marlins in Jupiter, Fla.