Mets Win 2-1 Over Nationals in Tightly Contested Matchup

Mets Edge Out Nationals in Low-Scoring Affair

In a tightly contested matchup, the New York Mets emerged victorious over the Washington Nationals by a score of 2-1 on September 16, 2024.

Pitching Duel Takes Center Stage

The game was marked by a pitching duel between Mets starter Jacob deGrom and Nationals starter Josiah Gray.

deGrom was dominant, pitching 7 innings while allowing only 1 run on 4 hits and striking out 10 batters.

Gray also pitched well, allowing 1 run on 7 hits in 6 innings of work.

Mets Offense Strikes Late

The Mets offense struggled to generate runs early in the game but came alive in the 7th inning.

Pete Alonso hit a solo home run to give the Mets a 1-0 lead, and Brandon Nimmo followed with a double to score another run.

Nationals Mount a Rally

The Nationals threatened to tie the game in the 8th inning when Juan Soto hit a solo home run.

However, the Mets bullpen held on, with Edwin Diaz striking out the side in the 9th to secure the win.