Scherzer exits with side fatigue, Mets fall to Nationals


              Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams (5) scores a run against the New York Mets during the ninth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws against the Washington Nationals during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              Washington Nationals shortstop Luis Garcia (2) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the New York Mets during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              New York Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar (10) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Washington Nationals during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              Washington Nationals' Lane Thomas runs the bases after hitting a home run against the New York Mets during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
            
              Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin throws against the New York Mets during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Scherzer exits with side fatigue, Mets fall to Nationals