WASHINGTON (AP) — Jose Iglesias had three hits, including a go-ahead single in the fifth inning, ...

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<p>WASHINGTON (AP) — Jose Iglesias had three hits, including a go-ahead single in the fifth inning, and Mark Vientos homered as the New York Mets held off the Washington Nationals 8-7 on Monday night.</p>
<p>New York's beleaguered bullpen nearly coughed up another late lead. Washington scored two runs in the ninth charged to Adam Ottavino, but Jake Diekman threw a called third strike past Drew Millas with runners at the corners for his second save.</p>
<p>The scuffling Mets have lost six games since May 1 when leading after eight innings.</p>
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<p>Starling Marte also had three hits and scored twice for New York in the first meeting this season between the NL East foes. No. 9 batter Luis Torrens delivered a two-run double in his second start with the Mets. </p>
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Mets get offense from Vientos, Marte and Iglesias before maligned bullpen holds off Nationals 8-7

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Mets

Jose Iglesias hits into a force out to shallow infield. Mark Vientos out at second.

Starling Marte lines out to shortstop to Ildemaro Vargas.

Nationals

Harrison Bader out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Lane Thomas. Starling Marte scores.

Jesse Winker singles to left field. Nick Senzel scores.

Francisco Lindor singles to right center field. Jose Iglesias scores.

Ildemaro Vargas hits into a force out to shallow infield. Jesse Winker out at second. Nick Senzel scores.

Joey Gallo homers to center field. Ildemaro Vargas scores.

Harrison Bader out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Lane Thomas. Mark Vientos to second. Starling Marte to third. J.D. Martinez scores.

Jose Iglesias singles to left field. Mark Vientos to third. Starling Marte scores.

Luis Torrens doubles to deep right center field. Jose Iglesias scores. Mark Vientos scores.

Jesse Winker walks. Nick Senzel to second. Keibert Ruiz to third. Eddie Rosario scores.

Starling Marte singles to right center field, advances to 2nd. J.D. Martinez scores. Throwing error by Jacob Barnes.

Jesse Winker singles to right field. Keibert Ruiz to second. Luis García scores.

Joey Meneses out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Harrison Bader. Nasim Nuñez to third. Keibert Ruiz scores.

Mets second.  Starling Marte singles to left center field.  Starling Marte steals second.  Mark Vientos walks. Starling Marte to third.  Harrison Bader out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Lane Thomas. Starling Marte scores.  Jose Iglesias singles to right field. Mark Vientos to second.  Luis Torrens strikes out swinging.  Francisco Lindor hit by pitch. Jose Iglesias to second. Mark Vientos to third.  Pete Alonso flies out to left field to Jesse Winker.

Nationals second.  Nick Senzel reaches on error to deep right center field, advances to 2nd. Fielding error by Harrison Bader.  Jesse Winker singles to left field. Nick Senzel scores.  Ildemaro Vargas lines out to deep right field to Starling Marte.  Joey Gallo strikes out swinging.  Jesse Winker caught stealing second.

Mets fourth.  Mark Vientos homers to center field.  Harrison Bader flies out to deep center field to Lane Thomas.  Jose Iglesias singles to center field.  Jose Iglesias steals second.  Luis Torrens strikes out swinging. Jose Iglesias steals second.  Francisco Lindor singles to right center field. Jose Iglesias scores.  Francisco Lindor steals second.  Pete Alonso grounds out to shallow infield, Ildemaro Vargas to Joey Gallo.

Nationals fourth.  Keibert Ruiz strikes out swinging.  Nick Senzel singles to center field.  Jesse Winker singles to right center field. Nick Senzel to third.  Ildemaro Vargas hits into a force out to shallow infield. Jesse Winker out at second. Nick Senzel scores.  Joey Gallo homers to center field. Ildemaro Vargas scores.  Drew Millas grounds out to shallow right field, Jose Iglesias to Pete Alonso.

Mets fifth.  Brandon Nimmo flies out to left field to Jesse Winker.  J.D. Martinez walks.  Starling Marte singles to center field. J.D. Martinez to second.  Mark Vientos walks.  Dylan Floro (P) replaces MacKenzie Gore (P).  Harrison Bader out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Lane Thomas. Mark Vientos to second. Starling Marte to third. J.D. Martinez scores.  Jose Iglesias singles to left field. Mark Vientos to third. Starling Marte scores.  Luis Torrens doubles to deep right center field. Jose Iglesias scores. Mark Vientos scores.  Francisco Lindor lines out to deep left field to Jesse Winker.

Nationals fifth.  Lane Thomas lines out to deep center field to Harrison Bader.  Eddie Rosario singles to right center field.  Luis García lines out to deep center field to Harrison Bader.  Keibert Ruiz singles to deep right field. Eddie Rosario to third.  Nick Senzel walks. Keibert Ruiz to second.  Jesse Winker walks. Nick Senzel to second. Keibert Ruiz to third. Eddie Rosario scores.  Ildemaro Vargas lines out to deep left field to Brandon Nimmo.

Mets sixth.  Jacob Barnes (P) replaces Dylan Floro (P).  Pete Alonso strikes out on a foul tip.  Brandon Nimmo flies out to deep center field to Lane Thomas.  J.D. Martinez singles to right field.  Starling Marte singles to right center field, advances to 2nd. J.D. Martinez scores. Throwing error by Jacob Barnes.  Mark Vientos grounds out to shallow infield, Ildemaro Vargas to Joey Gallo.

Nationals ninth.  Adam Ottavino (P) replaces Drew Smith (P).  Luis García walks.  Keibert Ruiz hit by pitch. Luis García to second.  Nick Senzel flies out to deep right field to Starling Marte. Luis García to third.  Jesse Winker singles to right field. Keibert Ruiz to second. Luis García scores.  Ildemaro Vargas singles to shallow center field. Jesse Winker to second. Keibert Ruiz to third.  Jake Diekman (P) replaces Adam Ottavino (P).  Joey Meneses pinch-hitting for Joey Gallo.  Nasim Nuñez pinch-running for Jesse Winker.  Joey Meneses out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Harrison Bader. Nasim Nuñez to third. Keibert Ruiz scores.  Drew Millas called out on strikes.

HP - Torres, 1B - Wills, 2B - Fairchild, 3B - Clemons

New York Mets (24-35, fourth in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (27-31, third in the NL East)
Washington; Monday, 6:45 p.m. EDT

Mets look to break road losing streak, face the Nationals

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jose Iglesias had three hits, including a go-ahead single in the fifth inning, and Mark Vientos homered as the New York Mets held off the Washington Nationals 8-7 on Monday night.
New York's beleaguered bullpen nearly coughed up another late lead. Washington scored two runs in the ninth charged to Adam Ottavino, but Jake Diekman threw a called third strike past Drew Millas with runners at the corners for his second save.

Mets get offense from Vientos, Marte and Iglesias before maligned bullpen holds off Nationals 8-7

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