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Mets Hope Momentum Travels on Road Trip vs. Nationals
The Mets enter 20-26 and the Nationals 23-24 as Christian Scott and Jake Irvin are set to start the series opener.
On Monday, the Washington Nationals host the New York Mets to open a four-game series in Washington. Both teams compete in the NL East.
Mets right-hander Christian Scott makes the start with a 3.45 ERA and 20 strikeouts, facing Nationals pitcher Jake Irvin, who carries a 5.91 ERA.
Nationals shortstop C.J. Abrams leads with nine home runs and 38 RBIs, while New York's Mark Vientos paces his team with six home runs and a.421 slugging percentage.
Washington holds a 23-24 record overall with an 8-14 mark in home games, while the Mets enter at 20-26 overall and 9-13 on the road.
Significant injury absences plague both rosters; Washington's 60-Day IL includes Trevor Williams, Ken Waldichuk, Josiah Gray, and DJ Herz, while New York's list includes Reed Garrett, Justin Hagenman, Tylor Megill, and Dedniel Nunez.