Washington Nationals tops New York Mets 9-6
Game Summary
Washington Nationals defeated New York Mets 9-6.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 2nd. Washington Nationals pushed across 4 runs to seize control of the game.
A full-blown slugfest: 15 combined runs and 19 hits on the day.
Key Players
Bo Bichette led New York Mets's offense, going 2-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI. New York Mets reliever Daniel Duarte threw 2.1 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
José Tena led Washington Nationals's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Washington Nationals reliever Richard Lovelady threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and recorded the save.
Pitching Report
New York Mets starter Nolan McLean: 5.2 IP, 8 H, 6 ER, 5 K, 2 BB (100 pitches). 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. The bullpen (1 pitchers) was scoreless over 2.3 IP with 1 K — a flawless relief effort.
Washington Nationals starter Foster Griffin: 5.0 IP, 8 H, 5 ER, 5 K, 0 BB (97 pitches). 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 4.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 K (ERA 2.25).
Hitting Analysis
New York Mets: 10 H, 6 RBI (team AVG 0.313). 4 extra-base hits (3 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Carson Benge (3-for-5), Bo Bichette (2-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI), Juan Soto (2-for-4, 1 HR), Mark Vientos (2-for-4).
Washington Nationals: 6 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.214). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: Nasim Nuñez (2-for-4).