Post Game: Mets 7, Nationals 0
The Mets defeated the Nationals by the score of 7-to-0 this afternoon in Washington, D.C..
For a complete recap, boxscore and stats, click here.
The Least You Should Know:
- Livan Hernandez was stellar this afternoon, shutting out the Nationals through seven innings and 116 pitches. He allowed just four hits and lowered his ERA to 3.88.
- The Mets got started early in this one, plating five in the first inning before Hernandez took the mound.
- Ryan Church returned from the disabled list to go 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI.
- Fernando Martinez scored two runs despite going just 1-for-5 with a double and an RBI.
Other Observations and Notes:
- Daniel Murphy had two solid opposite field hits – something he has had trouble doing over the past month.
- The team played loose from the outset despite the continued lapses on the base paths with Brian Schneider getting in on the act during the eighth inning.
- On the road trip, David Wright hit .450 going 9-for-20 with four doubles and four RBI. He struck out just once during that stretch.
The Mets open a three game series on Tuesday Night at Citi Field against the Phillies with Johan Santana facing J.A. Happ, starting at 7:10 pm.
