Mets vs. Nationals Game 24 Recap

The New York Mets lost to the Washington Nationals 23-5 today to drop their record to 10-14, but were still able to take two out of three games from the Nationals. This is the second-most runs that they have allowed in one game in franchise history after allowing 26 runs in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in 1985. RHP Noah Syndergarrd got the start and got into immediate trouble in the bottom of the first inning. Syndergarrd allowed five runs on five hits and gave up two walks. He was taken out in the bottom of the second inning for a possible lat strain and was sent to New York for an MRI. LHP Sean Gilmartin came on in relief and allowed five runs on seven hits in 2 2/3 innings. RHP Fernando Salas followed and allowed three runs on two hits and gave up two walks. LHP Josh Smoker allowed six runs  (five earned) on five walks and a walk in his lone inning of work. Catcher Kevin Plawecki came into the game to pitch in the bottom of the seventh inning. Plawecki gave up four runs in two innings.

The Mets offense got off to a fast start on a RBI single by RF Jay Bruce in the top of the first. Bruce added a solo homer. LF Michael Conforto hit a RBI single. Rene Rivera hit a solo homer, his first home run on the year. LHP Sean Gilmartin hit a RBI double in the top of the fourth inning.