Mets bring 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Nationals
Washington Nationals (13-16, third in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (9-19, fourth in the NL East) New York; Tuesday, 7:10 p. m.
EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Zack Littell (0-3, 7. 56 ERA, 1. 68 WHIP, 15 strikeouts); Mets: Clay Holmes (2-2, 2.
10 ERA, 1. 03 WHIP, 19 strikeouts) LINE: Mets -187, Nationals +156; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets look to stop their three-game skid when they play the Washington Nationals. New York is 9-19 overall and 5-10 in home games.
The Mets have an 8-4 record in games when they record at least eight hits. Washington has a 10-6 record in road games and a 13-16 record overall. The Nationals have a 9-3 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.
Tuesday's game is the first time these teams match up this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Luis Robert has two home runs, 13 walks and eight RBIs while hitting . 224 for the Mets.