The Nats are back to .500 following a tough 5-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves and are 4.5 games behind the white-hot New York Mets.
Off to the best start in their franchise history, the Amazin’s are 10-1 following a sweep of the Marlins. Sometimes, all you can do is tip your cap.
After the Mets took three here in Washington, the Nats bounced back to take two of three against Atlanta. But, as with last year, injuries are piling up.
Adam Eaton‘s bruised ankle is a concern. For the second straight year, he heads to the disabled list following his ACL tear versus New York.