Josh Bell homered and drove in two runs, rookie reliever Cole Henry pitched out of a jam in the sixth inning and the Washington Nationals held on to beat the Mets 5-4, ending New York’s three-game winning streak.

For the Mets to qualify for the postseason, they need better from Kodai Senga and an offense that slumbers against middle relievers.

The Mets might not have won their fourth straight Wednesday night, but unlike in recent losses, they didn’t take a step back.

Preview the Aug. 20 matchup between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

It’s even rarer that he gets two. Given a second chance, Dylan Crews did not waste it in the fourth inning of Wednesday night’s game at Nationals Park. New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga started the Nationals’ prized rookie with a fastball over ...

Twice this season, a Mets starter has completed eight innings in a game. The list is as follows: David Peterson and David Peterson. Five times this season, a Mets starter has at least pitched into the eighth: Peterson,

David Peterson dominated the Nationals again, Mark Vientos homered for the second consecutive game and the New York Mets pounded Washington 8-1 for their third straight victory.

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