Mets' Carlos Mendoza and Nationals' Miguel Cairo share in a special moment before Tuesday night's divisional matchup

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets will attempt to extend a three-game win streak with a victory over the Washington Nationals. Washington has a 24-39 record in home games and a 50-75 record overall. The Nationals have a 29-15 record in games when they did not give up a home run.

Miguel Cairo of the Washington Nationals and Carlos Mendoza of the New York Mets are the first Venezuelans to manage against each other in the major leagues