Official Site of the Nationals · Jun 18, 2017
Three-HR day sends Nats to third straight win
Jose Lobaton launches a solo home run to right-center field, giving the Nationals a 2-0 lead in the top of the 2nd inningThough the Mets created plenty of opportunities, three double plays on offense and multiple defensive misplays undermined them throughout the afternoon. The Nationals took advantage, successfully leaning on their much-maligned bullpen for the game's final 11 outs. Adam Lind gave them some additional cushion with a two-run homer in the eighth.
Bright spots for the Mets included Yoenis Cespedes' home run and 4-for-5 performance, and Jay Bruce's three-hit day. But the Mets could not sustain any of their rallies, leaving six men on base from the fourth through eighth innings.