NEW YORK (AP) — Jose Iglesias had three more hits, including a two-run single that snapped a sixt...

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<p>NEW YORK (AP) — Jose Iglesias had three more hits, including a two-run single that snapped a sixth-inning tie and vaulted the New York Mets over the Washington Nationals 6-2 on Wednesday night.</p>
<p>Brandon Nimmo homered for a career-best third straight game and Mark Vientos hit a tying double as the Mets (46-45) won for the 10th time in their last 12 home games. New York was 11 games under .500 on June 2.</p>
<p>Luis Severino (6-3) pitched effectively into the seventh inning and a struggling bullpen came through, with three relievers combining to allow one hit in 2 2/3 scoreless innings.</p>
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<p>José Buttó retired all four batters he faced, striking out two, for his first career save. Buttó became the eighth Mets pitcher to earn a save this season.</p>
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Nationals

Harrison Bader lines out to deep left field to James Wood.

Francisco Alvarez grounds out to shallow infield. Jeff McNeil out at second.

Jose Iglesias doubles to shallow right field.

Tyrone Taylor triples to deep right center field. Jose Iglesias scores.

Mets

Juan Yepez singles to right field, advances to 2nd. Lane Thomas scores. Keibert Ruiz scores. Throwing error by Tyrone Taylor.

Mark Vientos doubles to deep right field. Pete Alonso to third. J.D. Martinez scores.

Jose Iglesias singles to shallow infield, advances to 2nd. Francisco Alvarez out at third. Mark Vientos scores. Pete Alonso scores.

Harrison Bader hits into a force out to third base. Tyrone Taylor out at second. Jose Iglesias scores. Throwing error by Luis García.

Mets first.  Francisco Lindor strikes out swinging.  Brandon Nimmo homers to right field.  J.D. Martinez strikes out swinging.  Pete Alonso singles to shortstop.  Mark Vientos pops out to second base to Luis García.

Nationals fourth.  Jesse Winker grounds out to shallow infield, Mark Vientos to Pete Alonso.  Keibert Ruiz singles to right field.  Luis García called out on strikes.  Lane Thomas singles to left field. Keibert Ruiz to second.  Juan Yepez singles to right field, advances to 2nd. Lane Thomas scores. Keibert Ruiz scores. Throwing error by Tyrone Taylor.  Ildemaro Vargas singles to shortstop. Juan Yepez to third.  Ildemaro Vargas steals second.  Jacob Young lines out to left field to Brandon Nimmo.

Mets sixth.  J.D. Martinez singles to left field.  Pete Alonso singles to right center field, advances to 2nd. J.D. Martinez to third.  Mark Vientos doubles to deep right field. Pete Alonso to third. J.D. Martinez scores.  Derek Law (P) replaces Patrick Corbin (P).  Francisco Alvarez walks.  Jose Iglesias singles to shallow infield, advances to 2nd. Francisco Alvarez out at third. Mark Vientos scores. Pete Alonso scores.  Tyrone Taylor singles to center field.  Harrison Bader hits into a force out to third base. Tyrone Taylor out at second. Jose Iglesias scores. Throwing error by Luis García.  Francisco Lindor grounds out to first base to Juan Yepez.

Mets eighth.  Jacob Barnes (P) replaces Dylan Floro (P).  Mark Vientos walks.  Jeff McNeil pinch-running for Mark Vientos.  Francisco Alvarez grounds out to shallow infield. Jeff McNeil out at second.  Jose Iglesias doubles to shallow right field.  Tyrone Taylor triples to deep right center field. Jose Iglesias scores.  Harrison Bader lines out to deep left field to James Wood.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Jose Iglesias had three more hits, including a two-run single that snapped a sixth-inning tie and vaulted the New York Mets over the Washington Nationals 6-2 on Wednesday night.
Brandon Nimmo homered for a career-best third straight game and Mark Vientos hit a tying double as the Mets (46-45) won for the 10th time in their last 12 home games. New York was 11 games under .500 on June 2.

Jose Iglesias' latest big hit lifts Mets to 6-2 win over Nationals

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