The Mets carried over their momentum from the weekend on Tuesday, grabbing a convincing 8-1 win over the Nationals.
David Peterson was a significant catalyst with 10 strikeouts and one earned run allowed over eight innings, whereas Jeff McNeil was 3-for-4 with a house run, three RBI and two runs.
Now, the Mets have an opportunity to win their fourth straight sport and a second straight sequence within the center sport of their sequence at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday at Nationals Park.
On the heels of his longest begin since June, Kodai Senga might be seeking to rating his first victory since June 6. He enters his twentieth begin with a 7-4 file, 2.35 ERA and 95 strikeouts in 99⅔ innings.
Brad Lord will make the beginning for the Nationals. The 25-year-old righty is 3-6 with a 3.26 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 40 appearances between beginning and relieving this season.
Because the Mets and Nationals put together to play the second sport of their sequence, listed here are the lineups for either side:
Verify again for the Nationals’ lineup after they announce it for Wednesday’s sport.