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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.