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Mets beat Nationals 7-1 behind 2 homers from Mauricio and 3-run drive by Ewing

A.J. Ewing’s seventh-inning homer and Ronny Mauricio’s two long balls powered New York’s offense, while Mets pitching held Washington to 1 run.

  • On Saturday, the New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals 7-1, with A.J. Ewing hitting a go-ahead, three-run home run and Ronny Mauricio adding two homers for his first career multi-homer game.
  • Mets rookie Jonah Tong struck out a career-high nine batters over five innings, while Nationals starter Connelly Early made his debut with three scoreless innings, allowing just one hit.
  • In right field, Carson Benge made a diving, backhand catch reminiscent of Ron Swoboda's 1969 World Series grab, then contributed three hits and scored twice for the Mets.
  • New York left fielder Juan Soto exited in the ninth inning after being hit on the right hand by a pitch, though Mets manager Andy Green confirmed X-rays were negative.
  • The Mets clinched their season series against Washington 7-5, setting up Sunday's finale with left-hander Sean Manaea facing Washington left-hander DJ Herz.
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Mets beat Nationals 7-1 behind 2 homers from Mauricio and 3-run drive by Ewing

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