Desperate for wins in a tight National League wild-card race, the Mets fell to the Washington Nationals, 8-1, on Monday night at Nationals Park. This three-game series means more for the Mets, who retained their hold on the second N.L. Following Monday’s game, Mets Manager Terry Collins said Montero would not start again. The Mets had Montero intentionally walk Bryce Harper to face Anthony Rendon, who smashed a towering three-run homer. In the sixth inning, with the Mets down by seven runs, Collins removed two important players — shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera and left fielder Yoenis Cespedes.

Source: New York Times September 13, 2016 03:09 UTC