NEW YORK — Mets center fielder Tyrone Taylor has what left fielder Brandon Nimmo refers to as an “absolute crater” in his right hand right now. The gash on Taylor’s right hand happened “a couple of weeks” ago while stealing a base without a glove on, Tyrone revealed after the Mets’ 4-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday.

Through 33 home games, the Mets have seen the biggest increase in MLB attendance at Citi Field in 2025, a jump of more than 12,000 fans per game.

The New York Mets notched their fifth consecutive win on Wednesday, defeating the Washington Nationals by a 5-0 final behind a complete-game shutout from left-handed starter David

Twelve days ago, the Nationals were coming off their second straight high-scoring win over the Diamondbacks and within two games of a .500 record. Their offense was humming, having scored nine or more runs in each outing of their four-game win streak.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets host the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday to open a three-game series. New York has gone 27-7 at home and 45-24 overall. The Mets have a 20-5 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.

Nationals shortstop C.J. Abrams hit a sharp grounder that pulled Pete Alonso away from first base. Running to cover first base, Senga received a high throw from Alonso, landing awkwardly on his right foot. After completing the out, Senga fell to the ground on the grass in foul territory, reaching for his right hamstring.

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Nationals drop their fifth straight, 4-3, after late rally falls short. They’re 2-8 since the calendar flipped to June.