Josh Bell homered and drove in two runs, rookie reliever Cole Henry pitched out of a jam in the sixth inning and the Washington Nationals held on to beat the Mets 5-4, ending New York’s three-game winning streak.

For the Mets to qualify for the postseason, they need better from Kodai Senga and an offense that slumbers against middle relievers.

The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 8-1 at Nationals Park in Washington on Tuesday. The Mets' Mark Vents hit a home run for the second consecutive game. The Mets stand at 67-58; the Nationals are 50-75.

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The New York Mets (66-58) continue their push towards the postseason as they embark on a six-game road trip, beginning with three against the Washington Nationals (50-74). The Mets have won five out of seven against the Nats this season, which includes splitting four games at Nationals Park in April.

It was a day to forget for Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola as he made his first start in three months.

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred hinted that radical realignment could be coming to the sport, and Mets radio announcer Howie Rose says the American and National Leagues will “cease to exist” as a result.