The New York Mets (19-20) look to build off a rain-shortened two-game sweep as they take on the Washington Nationals (16-24) in our nation’s capital.
Earlier this year, New York took two out of three in Nationals Park before dropping the series at Citi Field the following week. Both teams viewed themselves as division contenders at the start of the season but have since fallen below .500. Entering the series, the Mets and Nationals reside at third and fourth place, respectively, in the National League East.
The Mets took care of business against the 10-29 Miami Marlins over the weekend, although the weather prevented them from going for a third win on Sunday and reaching the .