Mets vs. Nationals Game 91 Recap

LHP Steven Matz

The New York Mets lost to the Washington Nationals 5-4 tonight and dropped their record to 37-54. LHP Steven Matz didn't have his best stuff, but still managed to have a quality start. Matz gave up a two-run homer to 2B Anthony Rendon in the top of the first inning. He gave up another homer to Rendon in the top of the third inning, this time a solo shot. Matz settled down after that with three scoreless innings. His final line was three runs, eight hits, two walks and four strikeouts in 6 1.3 innings. RHP Tim Peterson came in next and was pulled after he gave up a hit. LHP Jerry Blevins followed and gave up a two-run homer to RF Bryce Harper before getting the last two outs in the inning. RHP Jacob Rhyme came in next and pitched a scoreless top of the eighth inning. RHP Jeurys Familia pitched a scoreless top of the ninth inning.

The offense got off to a fast start in the bottom of the first inning after 2B Asdrubal Cabrera doubled and 3B Jose Bautista hit an RBI single. Bautista drove in another run with a solo homer in the bottom of the fourth inning. Catcher Kevin Plawecki hit a solo homer in the bottom of the seventh inning. Cabrera hit a solo homer in the bottom of the eighth inning.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night at 7:10 against the Nationals.