Mets' Electrifying Start! 
Wow, Mets fans! What a sensational way to open the game against the Nationals. From the very first inning, we knew it was going to be an electrifying night at Citi Field. Francisco Lindor reached first on an error, setting the stage for Mark Vientos's massive home run that soared into the left center stands for an early 2-0 lead. But that's not it! Jakson Reetz followed suit later in the inning with a grand slam, sending Pete Alonso, Jeff McNeil, and Luis De Los Santos across the plate. 
Up by 6 runs in the very first inning—Mets were on fire! 
Nationals' Fiery Comeback Clouds the Mets' Sunshine 
As the game rolled into the 7th inning, those pesky Nationals stormed back with a vengeance. With bases loaded, a combination of singles, errors, and a hit by pitch helped them tie the score at 6-6. Despite our solid efforts from Díaz, Hartwig, and the rest of the bullpen, the Nats managed to close the gap and make things a bit too interesting for our liking.Clutch Moment Seals the Deal 
Onto the 8th inning with tension in the air, Travis Swaggerty provided that crucial double. Thanks to an error from their left fielder, he found himself on third. Up stepped Luis De Los Santos with the poise and poise to drive in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly. That’s how you do it! 
Overton then closed the game smoothly in the 9th, ensuring a well-deserved victory for the Mets. Final score: 7-6 in favor of our Amazin' Mets! Let's keep riding this momentum! 
Mets fans, what a game! 
️Scoreboard for Nationals @ Mets (March 9th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 2 |