Mets Rout Yankees in Spring Training Matchup

Pitcher Jonathan Pintaro impresses with scoreless relief outing

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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In a spring training matchup between the New York Mets and New York Yankees, the Mets emerged victorious with a 10-4 rout. The standout performer was Mets pitcher Jonathan Pintaro, who provided 2 1/3 scoreless innings in relief, allowing three hits and two walks while recording three strikeouts to escape trouble.

Why it matters

Spring training games provide an early look at how teams and players are shaping up ahead of the regular season. The Mets' dominant win over their crosstown rivals the Yankees is an encouraging sign for Mets fans, while Pintaro's impressive outing could boost his chances of making the major league roster.

The details

Pintaro, a right-handed pitcher, made his major league debut for the Mets in June 2025. In Monday's game, he came in relief and navigated through some traffic on the bases, striking out three batters to keep the Yankees off the scoreboard. Meanwhile, Mets first baseman Jorge Polanco struggled at the plate, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout and batting only .143 so far in spring training.

  • The Mets defeated the Yankees 10-4 in their spring training matchup on Monday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Jonathan Pintaro

A right-handed pitcher who made his major league debut for the Mets in June 2025.

Jorge Polanco

A Mets first baseman who went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Monday's game, batting only .143 so far in spring training.

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What’s next

Zach Thornton will be on the mound for the Mets against the Marlins at Clover Park on Tuesday.

The takeaway

Pintaro's strong relief outing is an encouraging sign for the Mets, who will be looking for their young pitchers to step up and contribute this season. The team's dominant win over the Yankees in spring training suggests they could be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming regular season.