After winning the first two games in New York, the Washington Nationals were surging towards a sweep of the rival Mets.
For most of the game, it was looking like the Nats would complete the sweep. Then, the eighth inning came around. The Nats roughed the Mets bullpen up for six runs in the eighth inning on Monday night, but the Mets returned the favor with a nine-run eighth on Wednesday.
After seven strong innings from Tanner Roark, Dave Martinez turned to Ryan Madson.
Madson, who is typically an extremely reliable reliever, did not have his best stuff.