Mets vs. Nationals Game 75 Recap

The New York Mets lost to the Washington Nationals 11-4 to drop their record to 40-35 and lose their second consecutive game. They are now 4 games behind the Nationals for first place in the National League East. RHP Noah Syndergarrd had his worst outing of the season. He allowed 5 runs in only 3 innings. He gave up 7 hits and an uncharacteristic 3 walks. He had 5 strikeouts. He picked up his third loss of the season. Due to  his rough start, Syndergarrd's ERA has increased to 2.49. After Syndergarrd was taken out, LHP Sean Gilmartin also gave up 5 runs. He allowed 7 hits and one walk. He had one strikeout. RHP Erik Goedell gave up a run after Gilmartin was taken out. The Mets offense managed to have 14 runs, but could only come away with 4 runs. 2B Neil Walker hit a sacrifice fly.  RF Curtis Granderson hit an RBI single. 3B Wilmer Flores hit a 2 run single.