Mets vs. Nationals Game 46 Recap

The New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals this afternoon 2-0 to improve their record to 27-19. They took 2 games out of 3 against the Nationals and are only a 1/2 game out of first place in the National League East. The Mets offense struggled and managed only 5 hits, but they got a solo homer from 3B David Wright, his sixth of the season. This was Wright's second homer of the series. His power has started to come back and he is starting to hit like we hoped he would coming into the season. Catcher Rene Rivera added an RBI single. LHP Steven Matz was outstanding once again with eight scoreless innings. He gave up only 4 hits and one walk. He had 7 strikeouts. He picked up his seventh consecutive win. He has now tied Steve Trachsel for most consecutive wins by a Met pitcher. His record is now 7-1 and his ERA is only 2.36. He has come such a long way from his first start against the Florida Marlins where he gave up 7 runs in only 1 2/3 innings. He has emerged as one of the Mets aces along with RHP Noah Syndergarrd. RHP Jeurys Familia pitched a scoreless ninth and picked up his 16th save. He is still perfect on the year in save opportunities.