Mets Secure 10-1 Victory Over Nationals, Lead Braves by Two Games in Wild Card Race with 12th Consecutive Win

Sep 18, 2024, 01:47 AM

The New York Mets have secured a crucial 10-1 victory over the Washington Nationals, giving them a two-game lead over the Atlanta Braves for the final National League Wild Card spot. This win marks the Mets' 12th consecutive victory, a significant achievement as the regular season nears its end with only 11 games remaining. Luisangel Acuña played a pivotal role, hitting his first MLB home run and going 3-for-4, just a triple shy of the cycle. Nationals' pitcher Mitchell Parker suffered a third-inning blowup, and Dylan Crews managed three of the Nationals' four hits. Luis Garcia Jr. departed in the fourth inning for unspecified reasons. Meanwhile, the Braves have struggled, blowing leads in recent games against the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Mets will look to maintain their momentum as they head into a critical series against the Braves.