Mets vs. Nationals Game 39 Recap

Last night, the New York Mets lost to the Washington Nationals 7-1 to drop their record to 22-17 and end their one game winning streak. RHP Bartolo Colon had a rough outing giving up 3 runs in only 4 2/3 innings. He gave up a season-high 5 walks and had 4 strikeouts. The last year Colon gave up 5 walks was in 2005. He had only 4 walks prior to this start. His record is now 3-3 and ERA went up to 3.75. LHP Antonio Bastardo gave up a run in the 8th.  RHP Logan Verrett also gave up a run in the 8th. RHP Jim Henderson gave up 2 runs in the 9th. The Mets pitching staff combined to give up 11 walks. The only run the Mets scored was on a homer by Yoenis Cespedes.