Mets vs. Nationals Game 9 Recap

Nationals Outfielder Juan Soto

The New York Mets lost to the Washington Nationals 12-9 today to lose two out of three games in the series and dropped their record to 6-3. RHP Zack Wheeler had a difficult outing and was hurt by a long second inning, where he gave up five runs. Wheeler settled down in the third inning and fourth innings, but gave up two runs in the top of the fifth innings. His final line was: 4 2/3 innings, 4 hits, 7 runs, 7 walks and 2 strikeouts. RHP Tim Peterson came in next and gave up an inherited run on a based loaded walk before getting out of the inning. Peterson stayed in for the top of the sixth inning and gave up three runs on a based loaded walk to 1B Ryan Zimmerman and a RBI single to catcher Kurt Suzuki. LHP Luis Avilan gave up a three-run homer to 2B Anthony Rendon. RHP Robert Gsellman threw a scoreless top of the eighth inning. RHP Seth Lugo threw a scoreless top of the ninth inning.

In the bottom of the second inning, RF Michael Conforto hit a double and advanced to third on an error by Nationals right fielder Adam Eaton. Catcher Wilson Ramos followed with an RBI single. The bats fell quiet until the bottom of the seventh after 2B Luis Guillorme and SS Amed Rosario singled. CF Keon Broxton struck out, by RF Brandon Nimmo came through after a slow start with a RBI double. LF Jeff McNeil followed with a RBI single. 1B Pete Alonso continued his torrid start with a three-run homer. In the bottom of the eighth inning, pinch hitter Dom Smith led off the inning with a walk and advanced to third on two wild pitches, but wasn't able to get any further after Rosario and Broxton struck out and Nimmo flew out to end the inning. In the bottom of the ninth inning, McNeil led off with a hit by pitch and Alonso walked. Catcher Travis d'Arnaud flew out, by then Conforto hit a three-run homer. Unfortunately they weren't able to get closer after pinch-hitter Juan Lagares struck out and Luis Guillorme flew out to end the game.

The Mets have an off day tomorrow and return to action on Tuesday night against the Twins at 7:10 P.M.