WASHINGTON -- So how do the New York Mets handle Matt Harvey now?
The Washington Nationals teed off on Harvey for a second straight start en route to a 7-4 win Tuesday at Nationals Park.
The Dark Knight’s ERA soared to 6.08 as he surrendered five runs on eight hits and two walks in five innings, including homers to Ryan Zimmerman, Anthony Rendon and Daniel Murphy.
The Mets (26-19) dropped 1½ games behind the Nationals (28-18), who are in first place in the National League East.