Mets’ Sean Manaea struggles again vs. Nationals as rotation woes grow, raising concerns with 35 games left in the NL Wild Card race.

James Wood broke out of a slump with a three-run homer, and the last-place Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 9-3.

The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 8-1 at Nationals Park in Washington on Tuesday. The Mets' Mark Vents hit a home run for the second consecutive game. The Mets stand at 67-58; the Nationals are 50-75.

The New York Mets' struggles continued Thursday, leaving Juan Soto to field questions about the team's playoff chances.

The New York Mets let an early lead slip away Thursday afternoon, falling 9-3 to the last-place Washington Nationals and dropping two of three in the series to begin the road trip. Francisco Lindor got things started with a leadoff homer,

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

Francisco Lindor got the New York Mets off to a good start against the Washington Nationals, breaking a team record while he was at it.

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.

The Cincinnati Reds have made up four games on the New York Mets for the final NL wild-card spot since the All-Star break.