Tough Day for the Nats Against the Mets 
Well, fellow Nationals fans, today was a rough one as our boys took on the Mets and unfortunately ended up on the losing side of a 0-10 game. Let's break down the action and see where things went south.Mets Show Their Dominance in the 4th Inning 
Everything seemed pretty even through the first three innings, with both teams not able to put any runs on the board. Our defense was holding up pretty well, but the 4th inning turned into a nightmare. The Mets ignited an offensive explosion, knocking in 9 runs! It started with Pete Alonso singling to left, bringing Brandon Nimmo to second. Tyrone Taylor's double brought Nimmo in for the first run, and the floodgates just seemed to open from there. A three-run homer by Nimmo was the final nail in the coffin for that inning. It was devastating to watch. 
Our Hitting Woes Continue 
One of the big issues today was our lack of hitting. CJ Abrams showed some promise by singling twice, but unfortunately, the rest of our lineup couldn't capitalize. Dylan Crews grounded into a couple of fielder's choices and our scoring opportunities were nullified time and again. We just couldn't seem to find a rhythm at the plate, folks. The Mets' pitcher, José Quintana, really had our number today.Notable Efforts despite the Defeat 
Despite the tough loss, we did see some heart out there. Ildemaro Vargas grounded out to third in the 2nd inning, but his hustle was undeniable. Drew Millas drew a walk in the 5th inning, showing some patience at the plate. And let's not forget Darren Baker stepping in to hit a ground-rule double in the 8th inning. While these moments didn't translate into runs, they are small positives we can build on.Final Thoughts 
Today's game was tough to swallow, losing 0-10 to the Mets is never easy. The team has some internal work to do, and our offense desperately needs a spark. Let's keep our heads up and hope for a better performance next time out. Onward, Nats! 
Feel free to share your thoughts on today’s game, everyone. What do you think went wrong, and what can we improve on? Let’s discuss it below!
Scoreboard for Nationals @ Mets (September 18th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |