Mets vs Nationals Prediction, Odds, Picks - Aug. 20
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David Peterson dominates the Nationals
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The Mets extended their winning streak to three on Tuesday night, as dominance from David Peterson and home-run power throughout the lineup lifted them to a 8-1 road win over the Nationals.
Vientos answered that call by blasting a home run in a second straight game. Vientos hit a two-run homer against Jake Irvin in the third inning that gave the Mets a 5-0 lead. Vientos, who started as the DH, provided a jolt to the team on Sunday with his three-run homer in Williamsport, Pa., that led a victory over the Mariners.
The Nationals host Pups in the Park and are offering pups and their owners a special section in the outfield and adoption opportunities.
It’s no secret that Peterson, of all the Mets’ starters, has been the guy relied upon to pitch deep. This was the 16th time in 24 starts that Peterson has finished at least six innings; the rest of the rotation has done it 18 times in 101 tries. It’s the eighth time a Mets starter has finished seven or more innings; Peterson owns six of those.
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Regardless of where these teams are in the standings, if the Mets keep playing like they have been since June, they’ll be in for a short summer and a long winter.
Juan Soto shared a heartwarming moment with little leaguers behind the homeplate during the Mets' victory over the Mariners.