The Mets arrived in Washington D.C. for a series in the midst of the Trade Deadline, facing a team who looked to be a major players on the market, with Josh Bell pretty much a sure thing to get traded, as well as rumors swirling about whether or not young superstar Juan Soto would be traded. The Mets were starting the series with former National Max Scherzer on the mound, facing Patrick Corbin, who in a few years went from very good pitcher to absolutely horrendous.
The first inning was quiet for the Mets. They were able to put balls into play against Corbin, but they still went down in order.