James Wood had a memorable third major league game as he singled home the go-ahead run, helping the Washington Nationals rally to beat the New York Mets 7-5. Luis GarcÃa Jr. also played a key role in the Nationals’ victory, hitting two home runs during the game. Wood, Washington’s top prospect, made an impact in his debut week by driving in the winning run and stealing his first career base.
The Mets, who had consecutive 10-inning wins due to a struggling bullpen, saw their bullpen finally falter in this game. Jake Diekman allowed two runs on two hits, ultimately costing the Mets the game. Despite a strong performance from rookie pitcher Christian Scott, who did not allow a hit until the fourth inning, the Mets fell short as Garcia’s three-run homer in the sixth inning turned the game in favor of the Nationals.
The Nationals ended a three-game losing streak with this win, and it was only their second victory in the last nine games. The Mets, on the other hand, dropped back to a .500 record after the loss. Both teams faced injury concerns, with Mets center fielder Harrison Bader missing the game due to a sore neck and upper back, while Nationals left-handed pitcher Jose Ferrer continued his rehab process.
The series finale will see the Mets going up against the Nationals in a fourth of July matchup, with Jose Quintana on the mound for the Mets and Jake Irvin pitching for the Nationals.
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