NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Carlos Gómez lost his shoe during an early dash, then hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning that helped the New York Mets overcome a Nationals comeback that started after Washington manager Dave Martinez’s heated ejection for a 6-4 victory Thursday and a four-game sweep.
Gómez bolted around the bases, smacking himself in the helmet and letting out a few joyous shouts after his two-out shot against Wander Suero (1-4). It was the veteran’s first homer of the season and marked the third straight New York beat Washington in its final turn at-bat.