N.Y. Mets 2, at Washington 1

WASHINGTON (Interstat) — David Peterson pitched six innings of one-run ball and the New York Mets used a two-run third inning to defeat the Washington Nationals 2-1 on Thursday evening at Nationals Park. The attendance was 17,291, and the game lasted 2 hours, 34 minutes. The Mets improved to 22-28, while the Nationals fell to 25-26. New York avoided a series sweep after dropping the first two games of the four-game set before winning the final two, including a 16-7 blowout Wednesday. Peterson allowed four hits, walked three and struck out four to earn his third victory against four losses.… Read more...