Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery, helping the New York Mets complete a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals with a 4-3 victory Sunday at Citi Field.
Luis Torrens provided the offensive spark with a two-run homer in the fourth inning, per multiple outlets. Jared Young added two hits and an RBI for the Mets. Scott earned the win in what multiple sources characterized as a quality start, marking a significant milestone in his return from surgery.
The victory extends the Mets' hot streak following the trade deadline, with the team now acting as a potential spoiler in the National League. The sweep appears to have significantly damaged the Nationals' playoff hopes, which had already been declining.