Observations from Mets spring training Friday:
Still cruising
Carson Benge went 1-for-2 with a walk in the 4-3 exhibition loss to the Cardinals at Clover Park.
The 23-year-old outfielder is batting .412 this spring in his bid to secure the starting job in right field.
Fruitless spring
Mark Vientos went 0-for-3 with a strikeout as the DH and saw his average dip to .032 in the Grapefruit League.
Caught my eye
Luke Weaver pitched a scoreless third inning with one strikeout and still has not allowed an earned run this spring.
Saturday’s schedule
The Mets will split the squad and face the Astros at Clover Park and Nationals in West Palm Beach, Fla.