The New York Mets lost to the Washington Nationals 8-3 tonight and dropped their record to 30-35. RHP Robert Gsellman got the start and had a rough outing allowing the most runs in his Major League career. Gsellman allowed a homer to RF Bryce Harper in the top of the first inning and settled down until the top of the fourth inning. In the top of the fourth, he gave up an RBI single to LHP Gio Gonzalez. In the top of the fifth inning, it all unraveled for Gsellman as he allowed five runs on a two-run homer by 2B Daniel Murphy, two-run single by 3B Anthony Rendon and a solo homer by CF Michael Taylor. LHP Josh Edgin followed and gave up an RBI single to RF Brian Goodwin. RHP Rafael Montero came in next and pitched three scoreless innings.
The Mets offense struggled against Nationals starter LHP Gio Gonzalez and scored two runs against him on a RBI double by RF Jay Bruce in the bottom of the fourth and a solo homer by catcher Rene Rivera in the bottom of the fifth. 3B Wilmer Flores added a solo homer in the bottom of the eighth.
Injury News:
CF Juan Lagares left the game in the top of the fifth with a fractured thumb.
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