Matt Harvey and the New York Mets couldn’t backup their 18-inning game win against the Washington Nationals on Monday night.
Gio Gonzalez wasn’t great, but against the lineup of the New York Mets he didn’t have to be as the Washington Nationals took Game 1 of the three-game set by the final of 7-2.
That’s a final! #Nats top the #Mets, 7-2, and take the first game of the series! @GioGonzalez47 gets W No. 7! pic.twitter.com/RLmHhTqDVW
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) July 21, 2015
Harvey shaky early while @Mets offense and defense do him no favors in 7-2 loss to @Nationals http://t.co/42vfdOlvHP pic.twitter.com/eMxh8xgixO — NY Daily News Sports (@NYDNSports) July 21, 2015
Matt Harvey received the start and yet again surrendered runs in the first inning. On this night, two runs. His final line ended up with a poor five hits and four earned runs allowed while battling through seven innings.
Clint Robinson’s two-run double in the third inning proved to be the biggest blow.
The @BatHoarder!! Clint Robinson comes through with a two-run double to deep CF and the #Nats grab a 4-0 lead!! pic.twitter.com/AbapV3YBrG
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) July 21, 2015
Both teams will turnaround to play Game 2 Tuesday night.
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