Kodai Senga caps strong spring training with another scoreless start for Mets

Observations from Mets spring training Thursday:

Senga shines

Kodai Senga fired four scoreless innings in the Mets’ 6-2 exhibition victory over the Astros in West Palm Beach, Fla.

The right-hander allowed three hits, struck out four, and walked one, finishing the Grapefruit League run with a 1.86 ERA.

Ache and pain

Francisco Alvarez left the game early with back tightness.

Manager Carlos Mendoza said Alvarez was removed for precautionary reasons, but would have continued playing if this were the regular season.

Alvarez will be evaluated Friday.

Caught my eye

Francisco Lindor played seven innings at shortstop and received five plate appearances in his third game since returning from rehab of hamate bone surgery in his left hand.

Friday’s schedule

The Cardinals will be at Clover Park to face the Mets.