What a game! The New York Mets came away with a hard-fought win against the Nationals, splitting their four-game series in Washington. It was definitely one of those moments where you feel the energy in the stadium, the crowd buzzing with every swing and pitch.
Brandon Nimmo was incredible. Nine RBIs? That's a big number, a really big number. He just did something nobody else has ever done for the Mets, apparently. You could see the disbelief on his face, maybe even a little disbelief from the coaching staff checking the stats. It was a huge lift for the team, putting them way ahead.
Then, late in the game, Edwin Diaz came in to close it out. He's been doing this all year, right? But to strike out three batters in the ninth? That felt special. You could feel the relief wash over the team and the fans when he got those final outs. He handled the pressure like a true closer should.
Francisco Alvarez also had a key moment, hitting that two-run homer. It wasn't his first hit, mind you, but getting that power going, especially in a crucial spot, definitely helps. He waited, he swung, and then... CRACK! It went out of the park.
Honestly, seeing Nimmo put up those numbers and Diaz lock down the win was just the stuff you hope for from your stars. It definitely felt like a turning point in the game. Getting a split on the road is always nice, and this performance gives the Mets something positive to build on as they head back to Citi Field. They're built to compete, and moments like these remind you of that.