Mets vs. Nationals Game 44 Recap

The New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals tonight 7-1 to win their fourth consecutive game. Their record is now 26-18 and are only a 1//2 out of first place in the National League East. Their offense finally broke out with 3 homers. 3B David Wright hit a 3 run homer. his fifth of the season. CF Yoenis Cespdes hit his 15th homer of the season. 2B Neil Walker added his 10th homer. SS Asdrurbal Caberera hit an RBI single. 1B Eric Campbell added a sacrifice fly. RHP Bartolo Colon was outstanding tonight giving up only one run in 7 innings on 5 hits. He had 2 strikeouts and 2 walks on 90 pitches. He picked up his 4th win of the season. LHP Jerry Blevins pitched a scoreless 8th. RHP Logan Verrett pitched a scoreless 9th.