Observations from Mets spring training Saturday:
Veintos lives
Mark Vientos, who began the day 1-for-31 in the Grapefruit League, homered as part of the 3-1 split-squad victory over the Nationals in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Wide right
Jorge Polanco committed a throwing error in the eighth inning of the 7-5 exhibition loss to the Astros in Port St. Lucie.
Polanco threw behind the pitcher covering first base.
Caught my eye
Marcus Semien had a 3-for-3 performance against the Astros and raised his OPS this spring to .700.
Sunday’s schedule
David Peterson will get the start for the Grapefruit League finale in Jupiter, Fla., against the Marlins.
