Lavender Shines in High-Stakes Moment | Washington Nationals News

Christian Scott nearly tossed his first seven-inning game, but the Mets pulled a tactical move by bringing in rookie Nate Lavender with two runners on and one out in the seventh — and he delivered, preserving the lead for a 4-3 win over the Nationals. Lavender’s mental toughness and confidence shine brightest in high-pressure spots, earning praise from manager Andy Green. Scott pitched well, striking out seven but struggling with leadoff walks that cost him; he’s leaning on the bullpen, especially Lavender and Kodai Senga, to close things out. The Nationals took an early lead with a solo homer, but Luis Torrens answered with a two-run blast in the third, continuing his surprising power surge. Senga locked down his third save of the season, solidifying his new closer role. Despite being out of playoff contention, the Mets are delivering thrilling baseball since the trade deadline — giving fans plenty to cheer about. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3d62dce08f8a3b1d