Observations from Mets spring training on Thursday:
Power surge
Jorge Polanco hit his second homer in as many games, scoring the Mets’ only run in a 3-1 loss to the Cardinals, boosting his spring OPS to 1.300. Brett Baty misplayed a ball in right field, while Tyrone Taylor made a strong throw to catch Victor Scott II at third base. The Mets’ upcoming game features Kodai Senga and Clay Holmes facing the Nationals at Clover Park.
