The Mets hinted they were waving the white flag when they traded away their closer, but it is now abundantly clear that they are in sell mode by shipping Max Scherzer off to Texas before the game. With drama happening away from the field, there was still a game to be played, and like so many before it, this one turned ugly quick as they went on to lose 11-6 to the Nationals.
Carlos Carrasco was terrible once again on the mound although he was not helped out by Mark Vientos who is proving he should never be allowed near the field.