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.

The New York Mets have already seen Francisco Alvarez land on the injured list with a right thumb sprain this week, and they faced another injury scare on Wedne

WASHINGTON — New York Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo was removed in the second inning against Washington with a stiff neck on Wednesday night. There was no obvious play where Nimmo was hurt. He grounded into a double play to end the first inning and did not have a chance in the field.

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

With a stretch of 26 games in 27 days, the New York Mets could significantly benefit from moving to a six-man rotation.

Brandon Nimmo explained why he felt he had to go out of the game on Wednesday in an eventual 5-4 loss for the Mets.

David Peterson dominated the Nationals again, Mark Vientos homered for the second consecutive game and the New York Mets pounded Washington 8-1 on Tuesday night for their third straight victory. Peterson (8-5),

The Mets kept their push for a Wild Card spot rolling Tuesday night, blasting the Nationals 8-1 behind a dominant David Peterson and another long ball from Mark