WASHINGTON (AP) — Cuban José Iglesias had three hits, including his go-ahead single in the fifth inning, and Mark Vientos homered as the New York Mets held off the Washington Nationals, 8-7, on Monday. the night.
New York’s bullpen nearly blew another late lead. Washington scored two runs in the ninth off Adam Ottavino, but Jake Diekman threw a called third strike to Drew Millas with runners on the corners for his second save.
The Mets have lost six games since May 1 when they led after eight innings.
Starling Marte also had three hits and scored twice for New York in the first meeting of this season between rivals from the National League East.
For the Mets, Cuban José Iglesias went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and one produced. Dominican Starling Marte is 3-for-5 with two runs scored. Puerto Rican Francisco Lindor was 1 for 3 with an RBI. Venezuelan Luis Torrens is 1-for-4 with two RBIs.
For the Nationals, Puerto Rican Eddie Rosario went 2-for-4 with one run scored. The Venezuelans Keibert Ruiz 4-1 with one run scored, Ildemaro Vargas 5-1 with one run scored and one RBI. Mexican Joey Meneses got an RBI.
