Lindor plunking overshadows Scherzer’s return; Mets top Nats


              Washington Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Friday, April 8, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
            
              New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, April 8, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
            
              Washington Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Friday, April 8, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
            
              New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws to Washington Nationals' Juan Soto during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Friday, April 8, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
            
              New York Mets manager Buck Showalter, left, and umpire Mark Carlson talk as a rain delay is declared during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, April 8, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
            
              New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer walks in the dugout during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, April 8, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
            
              New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, left, is pulled from the game by manager Buck Showalter, right, after he was hit by a pitch during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, April 8, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
            
              Washington Nationals and New York Mets scuffle after New York Mets' Francisco Lindor, bending over at right, was hit by a pitch from Washington Nationals relief pitcher Steve Cishek during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Friday, April 8, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
            
              The lights went out forcing a brief delay in the start of a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Friday, April 8, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
            
              New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer is introduced onto the field prior to an opening day baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Lindor plunking overshadows Scherzer’s return; Mets top Nats