Murphy's big hit helps Nationals beat Mets 6-1

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera, right, and catcher Jamie Burke celebrate after the baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field, Sunday, July 15, 2018, in New York. The Nationals defeated the Mets 6-1. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)NEW YORK (AP) - Daniel Murphy and Trea Turner each hit a two-run single in Washington’s five-run seventh inning, helping the Nationals beat the New York Mets 6-1 on Sunday.

Matt Adams added two hits and scored a run as Washington salvaged a split of its four-game set against New York. A preseason favorite to win the NL East and contend for a World Series championship, the disappointing Nationals hit the All-Star break with a 48-48 record, good…