Josh Bell homered and drove in two runs, rookie reliever Cole Henry pitched out of a jam in the sixth inning and the Washington Nationals held on to beat the Mets 5-4, ending New York’s three-game winning streak.

Preview the Aug. 20 matchup between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 8-1 at Nationals Park in Washington on Tuesday. The Mets' Mark Vents hit a home run for the second consecutive game. The Mets stand at 67-58; the Nationals are 50-75.

With a stretch of 26 games in 27 days, the New York Mets could significantly benefit from moving to a six-man rotation.

The Washington Nationals saw Josh Bell obliterate a home run against the New York Mets that ranks among the best in his MLB career.

For the Mets to qualify for the postseason, they need better from Kodai Senga and an offense that slumbers against middle relievers.

The Mets kept their push for a Wild Card spot rolling Tuesday night, blasting the Nationals 8-1 behind a dominant David Peterson and another long ball from Mark

Preview the Aug. 20 matchup between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Mets will look to continue to flex their muscles on Wednesday night when they vie to win their three-game series against the host Washington Nationals. Every game is key for the Mets, who have only a one-game lead as they hold the final wild-card spot in the National League.