Nationals Rally from 6-Run Deficit, Defeat Mets 8-7

The Washington Nationals staged back-to-back dramatic rallies to secure victories over the first-place New York Mets, ending New York's seven-game winning streak and continuing their own surge with five wins in their last seven games. On Friday, James Wood's two-out RBI single in the ninth inning capped a comeback after the Nationals had squandered a three-run lead, with Dylan Crews also contributing three hits and a key triple. The following game saw the Nationals erase a six-run deficit and win 8-7, highlighted by Riley Adams' three-run homer and a walk-off sequence involving a Pete Alonso error. The Nationals' recent success has been fueled by the performances of young players like Wood and Crews, who have consistently reached base and driven in runs. Meanwhile, the Mets' bullpen faltered, with Ryne Stanek unable to protect multiple late leads. Both teams' starting pitchers have shown promise, but Washington's youthful energy has been the difference in these tightly contested games.