Nationals fall to Mets again as offense continues its June swoon
NEW YORK — There were few positives to take away from the Washington Nationals' offensive approach in a 5-0 loss Wednesday night to the New York Mets at Citi Field. The Nationals finished with just six hits, five of which were singles. They swung early in counts with little to show for it. They had very few extended at-bats. And, once again, they chased.
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