NY Mets at Washington Nationals 9/6/21 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The New York Mets conclude a five-game series on the road Monday against the Washington Nationals. New York is 68-68 following a 4-3 loss to the Nationals on Saturday. New York had defeated Washington earlier in the day in the first half of a doubleheader 11-9. The loss on Saturday evening snapped a six-game winning streak for the Mets. New York is third in the National League East 3 ½ games behind first place Atlanta.

Pete Alonso has a batting average of .262, 29 home runs, 79 RBIs, 121 hits and a on-base percentage of .342 to lead the Mets in all five categories. New York has hit 145 home runs in 136 games. On Monday, New York will send Trevor Williams to the mound. The right-hander is 4-2 with an ERA of 4.27, 70 Ks and 26 BBs.

Washington is 56-79 following its split of a doubleheader with the Mets on Saturday. With their victory in the second game of the doubleheader, Washington snapped a seven-game losing streak, but the Nationals are last in the National League East 15 games behind the first-place Atlanta Braves. Washington has lost nine of the last 11.

Juan Soto is batting .301 to lead Washington and the left fielder has team highs in home runs with 24, RBIs with 77, hits with 124 and on-base percentage .447. Josh Bell is second in home runs with 23 and RBIs with 74. On Monday, Washington will send Patrick Corbin to the mound. The left-hander is 7-14 with an ERA of 6.26, 114 Ks and 47 BBs.