The Mets collect eight hits by eight different players as they defeat the Nationals 9-3 to sweep the series. Three players drove in two runs each only Fernando Tatis, who reached four times on double and three walks, had an outstanding offensive game. As a team, however, New York generated more than enough runs.

The win puts the Mets into first place pending the outcome of the Phillies Dodgers game, just getting underway.