Saturday, April 29, 2017

Mets vs. Nationals Game 23 Recap

The New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals 5-3 today for their second consecutive win and improved their record to 10-13. LF Michael Conforto led the Mets offense with three hits, which included two home runs and three RBI's. Conforto hit a 2 homer in the top of the fifth and a solo homer in the top of the eighth. 3B Jose Reyes added a solo homer in the top of the ninth inning. Reyes now has a five game hitting streak. Catcher Travis d'arnaud grounded into a fielder's choice which brought home a run.

RHP Zack Wheeler got the start and struggled with his command for 4 2/3 innings. Wheeler allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits. He gave up four walks and had one strikeout. LHP Josh Edgin came in after Wheeler was taken out and got the last out in the bottom of the fifth. RHP Hansel Robles followed with 1 2/3 scoreless innings. He picked up his fourth win. LHP Jerry Blevins got the last out in the bottom of the seventh inning. RHP Addison Reed allowed a run in the bottom of the eighth inning on a solo homer by 1B Ryan Zimmermann. RHP Jeurys Familia pitched a 1-2-3 bottom of the ninth inning and recorded his first save on the season.

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