Washington Nationals at New York Mets 9/4/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Washington Nationals conclude a three-game series on the road Sunday against the New York Mets. Washington is 45-87 following its 7-3 loss to New York in the opening game of the series on Friday. The loss snapped a short two-game winning streak for the Nationals but Washington is last in the National League East, 39 ½ games behind the first place Mets.

Catcher Keibert Ruiz is batting .246 to lead Washington, while second baseman Cesar Hernandez is the leader in hits with 120. Left fielder Lane Thomas is the leader in home runs with 14, while designated hitter Nelson Cruz is the leader in RBIs with 64 and on-base percentage at .315. On Sunday, the Washington Nationals will send Erick Fedde to the mound. The right-hander is 5-9 with a 5.29 ERA, 80 Ks and 49 BBs.

With its victory over Washington on Friday, New York improved to 85-48. Pete Alonso hit a home run in the sixth inning to break a tie and New York went on to the win.  New York has the sixth-best team ERA with 3.51. The Mets have won three straight and New York holds a three-game lead over the Atlanta Braves at the top of the National League East.

Second baseman Jeff McNeil is batting .319 to lead New York, while shortstop Francisco Lindor is the leader in hits with 136 and left fielder Mark Canha is the leader and on base percentage .374. First baseman Pete Alonso is leading New York in home runs with 32 and RBIs with 106. On Sunday, the New York Mets will send Carlos Carrasco to the mound. The right-hander is 13-5 with a 3.92 ERA, 124 Ks and 33 BBs.