The Mets spent their Labor Day afternoon opening up a three-game series with the Washington Nationals as both clubs continue to fight for postseason spots. The Mets prevailed in the first battle between the division rivals, as a strong start by Noah Syndergaard and some excellent production from the offense led to a 7-3 win. The two clubs will go at it again tonight in a battle between Cy Young contenders, as Jacob deGrom will face off against Max Scherzer.
Syndergaard entered the game coming off the worst start of his career against the Cubs last week, but he bounced back in a big way.