Hernández, Nats again beat NL East-leading Mets by 7-1 score


              New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer looks on in the dugout during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              Washington Nationals' Luis Garcia (2) celebrates with teammate Lane Thomas (28) after scoring against the New York Mets during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              New York Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco throws against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde throws against the New York Mets during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              New York Mets manager Buck Showalter (11) takes the ball from pitcher Carlos Carrasco (59) during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              Washington Nationals' Cesar Hernandez rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the New York Mets during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Hernández, Nats again beat NL East-leading Mets by 7-1 score