Here's what happened in Mets Land on Saturday, in case you missed it...

• Pete Alonso went 3-for-3 with a homer and two runs scored in the Mets' 5-2 win over the Marlins 

• In the earlier split-squad game, Brett Baty went 2-for-2 with a two-run HR and a walk, but the Mets fell to the Astros, 4-2 

• Despite the loss, Baty said that he's "seeing it well" and is pleased with his progress defensively

• Buck Showalter contemplates how he and other teams can use the new rules to their advantage

• Can Baty force his way on to the Opening Day roster? 

• Jeff McNeil remains confident about his hitting even with the new shift rules

• Brandon Nimmo explains playing less in spring training: "Putting a little more emphasis on games that matter" 

• Kodai Senga wants to play his part in getting Mets to World Series with Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander