Josh Bell homered and drove in two runs, rookie reliever Cole Henry pitched out of a jam in the sixth inning and the Washington Nationals held on to beat the Mets 5-4, ending New York’s

The Mets might not have won their fourth straight Wednesday night, but unlike in recent losses, they didn’t take a step back. In a 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals, the Mets didn’t blow any leads, there were no defensive gaffes and the lineup made ...

Twice this season, a Mets starter has completed eight innings in a game. The list is as follows: David Peterson and David Peterson. Five times this season, a Mets starter has at least pitched into the eighth: Peterson,

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The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 8-1 at Nationals Park in Washington on Tuesday. The Mets' Mark Vents hit a home run for the second consecutive game. The Mets stand at 67-58; the Nationals are 50-75.

The Mets will look to continue to flex their muscles on Wednesday night when they vie to win their three-game series against the host Washington Nationals. Every game is key for the Mets, who have only a one-game lead as they hold the final wild-card spot in the National League.