Washington Nationals tops New York Mets 6-4
Game Summary
Washington Nationals defeated New York Mets 6-4.
The turning point came in the top of the 2nd. New York Mets pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Ronny Mauricio led New York Mets's offense, going 2-for-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI. New York Mets reliever Cionel Pérez threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Andrés Chaparro led Washington Nationals's offense, going 3-for-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI. Washington Nationals reliever Will Dion threw 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and earned the win.
Pitching Report
New York Mets starter Sean Manaea: 6.0 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 3 K, 1 BB (100 pitches). 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 2.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 K (ERA 4.50).
Washington Nationals starter DJ Herz: 3.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 2 K, 1 BB (65 pitches). An early exit before recording 3 full innings. K/BB ratio of 2.0 points to command issues. 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. The bullpen (4 pitchers) was scoreless over 6.0 IP with 7 K — a flawless relief effort.
Hitting Analysis
New York Mets: 9 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.250). 3 extra-base hits (2 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 4 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Francisco Lindor (2-for-4, 1 HR), Carson Benge (3-for-5), Ronny Mauricio (2-for-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI).
Washington Nationals: 9 H, 6 RBI (team AVG 0.273). 6 extra-base hits (2 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Andrés Chaparro (3-for-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI).