Washington Nationals at New York Mets 10/4/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

On Tuesday, the Washington Nationals play the second game of a three-game series that will end the regular season on the road against the New York Mets. Washington dropped to 55-104 following its 8-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. The Nationals have lost two straight and three of the last four. Washington will finish last in the National League East.

Second baseman Cesar Hernandez is batting .248 to lead Washington and has a team-high 136 hits. Left fielder Lane Thomas is the leader in home runs with 17, while designated hitter Nelson Cruz is the leader in RBIs with 64 and on-base percentage at .313. On Tuesday, the Washington Nationals will send Paolo Espino to the mound. The right-hander is 0-8 with a 4.30 ERA, 92 Ks and 22 BBs.

The New York Mets dropped to 98-61 following a 5-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. New York was swept in its three-game series on the road by Atlanta and the Mets have lost four of the last five. New York is second in the National League East, trailing Atlanta by two games with only three games left on the regular season schedule. New York has already qualified for a wildcard spot if the Mets do not win the division title.

Second baseman Jeff McNeil is batting .326 to lead New York and has team highs in hits with 171 and on-base percentage at .381. First baseman Pete Alonso is the leader in home runs with 40 and RBIs with 131. On Tuesday, the New York Mets will send Taijuan Walker to the mound. The right-hander is 12-5 with a 3.59 ERA, 122 Ks and 45 BBs.