The New York Mets lost to the Washington Nationals tonight 6-3 and were swept in the 3 games series and dropped their record to 8-11. RHP Zack Wheeler got off to a rocky start after allowing a grand slam to 2B Daniel Murphy in the top of the first inning. Wheeler was able to settle down after that and allowed no runs for the last six innings. Wheeler allowed four runs on four hits in seven innings. He had six strikeouts. LHP Josh Smoker followed after Wheeler was taken out and allowed a 2 run homer to Ryan Zimmermann in the top of the eighth. RHP Jeurys Familia pitched a scoreless top of the ninth inning.
The Mets offense got off to a fast start on a leadoff homer by LF Michael Conforto in the bottom of the first inning off of Nationals starter RHP Max Scherizer. Conforto was the lone bright spot in the lineup with three hits. 2B Neil Walker added a 2 run homer.
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