Mets' Sixth-Inning Surge Falls Short Against Nationals at Nationals Park

The New York Mets faced off against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, ending with a 5-4 scoreline in favor of the Nats. The Mets now hold a 67-59 record, while the Nats stand at 51-75. Despite their efforts, the Amazins couldn't overcome their opponent's early lead.

First Inning

The game began with both teams struggling to find their rhythm. The Mets managed only one hit in the first inning, while Kodai Senga took to the mound for New York and kept Washington hitless. This set a cautious tone for what was to come.

Third Inning

Washington broke through in the third inning with two runs on one hit and an error by New York. The Expos capitalized on this momentum shift as they continued to pressure Senga's pitching. Meanwhile, Brett Baty stood out defensively for New York but couldn't prevent Washington from taking an early lead.

Fifth Inning

In response, Pete Alonso sparked some life into the Mets' lineup during the fifth inning by driving in a run amidst two hits from his team. However, it was not enough to close down Washington's advantage as they added another run themselves.

Sixth Inning

The sixth inning saw an impressive rally from New York when they scored three runs off two hits and took advantage of a fielding error by Washington. Francisco Lindor played a pivotal role during this surge but ultimately fell short of turning things around completely for his team.

Final Innings

Despite solid bullpen performances from Gregory Soto and Reed Garrett who allowed no earned runs over three innings combined—the Nats held firm defensively throughout these final stages—securing victory after nine innings played out under lights at Nationals Park before nearly 20 thousand fans present that night!

As we look forward towards future matchups: On August 21st (4:05 PM EDT), catch your favorite players again when they return here facing off once more against these same opponents; tune into SNY network coverage live straight outta DC! Don't miss any action-packed moments ahead—share this article today!