The New York Mets faced a disappointing 8-4 loss to the Washington Nationals, marking their second consecutive defeat. Rookie pitcher Zach Thornton struggled initially but settled in to retire nine of the last ten batters he faced, finishing with four earned runs over 4 ¹/₃ innings. Juan Soto provided a glimmer of hope for the Mets with two home runs, including a two-run shot in the eighth, but the team’s overall performance echoed their previous offensive struggles. CJ Abrams contributed significantly for the Nationals with a three-run homer in the first inning, setting the tone for the game.
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