For the first time in what seems like a long time, the New York Mets are in first place in August. The team moved into a tie with the Washington Nationals after a 5-2 victory Sunday.
It was an impressive series for New York. The Mets swept Washington, holding the Nationals to just five runs over the three-game series. The series also featured the redemption of Wilmer Flores, who was nearly traded earlier in the week.
Noah Syndergaard played the hero Sunday. The righty went eight innings, giving up two runs on eight hits. He struck out nine and did not issue any walks during the contest.
Syndergaard was backed by Curtis Granderson, Daniel Murphy and Lucas Duda. All three players went yard against Jordan Zimmermann in the third inning, giving the Mets the 5-1 lead.
Between Syndergaard, Matt Harvey and Jacob deGrom, the Mets should have a formidable rotation if they can make it to a playoff series.
With the win, the Mets improved to 55-50 on the year.
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