MLB

Mets fall to Nats

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New York Mets batter Jordany Valdespin is tagged out by Washington Nationals relief pitcher Henry Rodriguez as he runs to first base during the eighth inning of their game at CitiField in New York.

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Stephen Lombardozzi of the Nationals connects on a third inning single against the Nationals.

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A view of Citi Field is seen from above in Queens, New York.

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(Left to right) Mets' Scott Hairston, Kirk Nieuwenhuis and Jonathan Niese lean on the dugout rail during the ninth inning.

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THAT'S NOT WRIGHT: Mets' David Wright is seen in the dugout during the game.

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Mets' David Wright flips his bat after striking out to end the sixth inning.

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Nationals manager Davey Johnson watches his team play against the Mets during the first inning.

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Mets pitcher Matt Harvey is seen in the dugout before the game.