Final score: Nationals 2, Mets 1—No Bueno

Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports In a game that featured two former Cy Young award winners, the Mets were unable to get much going on offense against ace Max Scherzer. Despite having a runner reach base in the first five innings of the game, the Mets were only able to plate one run against Scherzer on a Luis Guillorme sacrifice fly in the 4th.

Mets killer Trea Turner got the Nationals started on offense, hitting a solo home run to lead off the game. The Nationals then scored again in the 2nd inning on a Victor Robles single. After this, Rick Porcello was able to settle in, throwing six innings total of two-run ball. He was aided by some strong Mets defense, especially up the middle with the…