Two three-run deficits weren’t enough to hold down the Mets

Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY SportsThere are some days as a Mets fan, when it feels like no matter what the team does, they can’t win. This was not one of those days.

Marcus Stroman started the night amped up, clearly reveling in starting his first home game for his local team. Over the first three innings, but especially the second and third, Stroman was firing on all cylinders, striking out seven Nationals in the first three innings, tying his season record early in the game. Steven Strasburg was equally impressive, setting down the first nine Mets in order, with both starters blanking their competition through three.

But the fourth inning was a significant one for both clubs. In the top of the…