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The Washington Nationals defeated the New York Mets 3–1 on March 21 at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in a spring training matchup that showcased defensive discipline and pitching efficiency. Washington's starter struck out eight batters while allowing just five hits and one earned run across a 3.00 ERA outing, controlling the tempo despite managing only seven hits and a .606 OPS at the plate. The Nationals' lone home run drove in all three runs, providing enough offensive production to overcome limited overall contact—they struck out six times but committed just one error. New York's offense struggled to generate consistent pressure, recording five hits with one home run and striking out eight times, while their pitching staff surrendered seven hits and three earned runs for a 3.53 ERA. The Mets' .719 OPS masked a largely ineffective at-bat approach that left runners stranded and limited run-scoring opportunities. This spring result suggests both teams will rely heavily on starting pitching depth as the regular season approaches, with the Nationals showing early command and the Mets needing to tighten their offensive consistency.