MLB Final Intelligence
New York Mets vs Houston Astros โ Recap
March 19, 2026 ยท CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches ยท View Preview
Game Recap
The New York Mets defeated the Houston Astros 6-2, securing the win through a combination of dominant pitching and timely offensive production. A strong outing from starting pitcher Kodai Senga kept the Astros at bay early, allowing the Mets offense to establish a lead.
New York began building its advantage steadily, scoring multiple times before breaking the game open in the middle innings. By the time Houston managed to push across its two runs, the Mets had already established a comfortable cushion.
The Mets' pivotal moment arrived in the fifth inning, when they scored three runs, their largest scoring frame of the contest. This surge significantly widened their lead and put the game further out of reach for the Astros. Luis Robert Jr. played a key role in the offense, driving in two runs to support the pitching staff. Senga was particularly effective, allowing no earned runs over four innings pitched while striking out four, setting the tone for the pitching performance.
Ultimately, New York's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and limit Houston's offense proved to be the decisive factor in their victory. The Mets now stand at 57-69, while the Astros fall to an even 63-63.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 5th inning, when the New York Mets scored 3 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodai Senga W |
|
4.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1.86 |
| Peter Lambert L |
|
3.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2.92 |
| Wilmy Sanchez |
|
2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| Bryan Abreu |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4.50 |
| Bryan King |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5.79 |
| Austin Warren |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1.80 |
| Craig Kimbrel |
|
1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4.50 |
| Luis Garcia |
|
1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Richard Lovelady |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.80 |
| Ryan Weiss |
|
0.2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3.48 |
| Trey McLoughlin |
|
0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Justin Banks |
|
0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Steven Okert |
|
0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5.40 |
| Aaron Rozek |
|
0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Robert Jr. |
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brice Matthews |
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yordan Alvarez |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Bichette |
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Brett Baty |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jose Aular |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Cam Smith |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cavan Biggio |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Allen |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shay Whitcomb |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jorge Polanco |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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