Twelve days ago, the Nationals were coming off their second straight high-scoring win over the Diamondbacks and within two games of a .500 record. Their offense was humming, having scored nine or more runs in each outing of their four-game win streak.

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Nationals shortstop C.J. Abrams hit a sharp grounder that pulled Pete Alonso away from first base. Running to cover first base, Senga received a high throw from Alonso, landing awkwardly on his right foot. After completing the out, Senga fell to the ground on the grass in foul territory, reaching for his right hamstring.

The New York Mets notched their fifth consecutive win on Wednesday, defeating the Washington Nationals by a 5-0 final behind a complete-game shutout from left-handed starter David

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“They’re a very talented team,” said Rays manager Kevin Cash, noting, among strengths, the power provided by Tampa’s Pete Alonso, Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo.

The Mets are calling up right-hander Max Kranick with Kodai Senga going on the injured list, a source confirmed to ESPN. Kranick has a 3.51 ERA in 22 relief appearances for the Mets this season. He was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on June 3. The Athletic first reported the news.

Chad Whitson snapped at Carlos Mendoza during an argument between the two over a called ball in the ninth inning.