ASTROS 8, METS 0
at Kissimmee, Fla.
Tuesday, March 24

Mets at the plate: Reese Havens singled in the fifth, and Bobby Kielty singled in the seventh, while Fernando Tatis added a double to the Mets' hit total.

Astros at the plate: Ivan Rodriguez hit his first spring homer, a solo shot in the fifth inning. The Astros scored six in that frame, with a timely contribution from Geoff Blum, who drove in three with a double. Michael Bourn singled and came all the way around to score on an error by Bobby Kielty.

Mets on the mound: Mike Pelfrey allowed six runs on 10 hits over 4 2/3 innings. Pedro Feliciano allowed one run over one-third of an inning.

Astros on the mound: Wandy Rodriguez allowed two hits over four innings, walking two and striking out two. LaTroy Hawkins pitched one scoreless inning, as did Doug Brocail.

Grapefruit League records: Astros 6-16-3; Mets 10-12-1

Up next: The Mets will host the Tigers on Wednesday, beginning at 1:10 p.m. Three regulars could be back in the lineup for this game, including Brian Schneider, Carlos Delgado and Carlos Beltran.