The Washington Nationals were sick of playing the Mets earlier in the season (and probably vice versa).
The two teams played 13 times from March 28 to May 23 with the Nationals losing eight of the 13 meetings.
Now, after a two and a half month break, the two National League Wild Card contenders are set to lock horns at Citi Field with a lot on the line for both teams.
For the Nationals, a series win could further increase their cushion in the Wild Card race. As of Friday, the Nats are 1.