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Match Preview: New York Mets vs Washington Nationals

The New York Mets will face the Washington Nationals on 11th May 2022, in what will be the third game of their ongoing series.

The Mets won the first game of the series comprehensively, while the Nationals bounced back and leveled the series. As a result, this game will be the deciding game of this series.

  • Mets currently have a record of 21-11.
  • Nationals currently have a record of 11-21.

Injury Report:

Mets:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Sean Reid-FoleyRPSun, May 8ElbowExpected to be out until at least Aug 1
Trevor MayRPWed, May 4TricepsExpected to be out until at least Jun 23
Jacob deGromSPTue, Apr 26ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 2
John CurtissRPWed, Apr 6ElbowOut for the season
Source: CBS Sports

Nationals:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Hunter HarveyRPSun, May 8ForearmExpected to be out until at least May 12
Sean DoolittleRPSun, May 8ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jul 8
Stephen StrasburgSPSun, May 8NeckExpected to be out until at least Jun 1
Anibal SanchezSPTue, May 3NeckExpected to be out until at least Jun 16
Mason ThompsonRPSat, Apr 30BicepsExpected to be out until at least May 10
Ehire Adrianza3BThu, Apr 21QuadricepsExpected to be out until at least Jun 7
Will HarrisRPThu, Apr 7PectoralExpected to be out until at least Jun 10
Seth RomeroRPThu, Apr 7CalfExpected to be out until at least Jun 7
Carter Kieboom3BMon, Mar 21ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 7
Joe RossSPWed, Mar 16ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jun 7
Source: CBS Sports

Player to watch out for in New York Mets vs Washington Nationals

Jul 6, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Juan Soto (22) gestures after hitting a home run against the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
  • Juan Soto – Nationals

Juan Soto has been the only positive for the Nationals this season, as he has been on an absolute tear despite the poor performance by his team. If the Nationals want to win the series, then Soto will need to step up.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

Apr 18, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) throws the ball into the stands in the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The Mets are certainly the better side in this matchup, and they would want to love the series and avenge game 2’s loss against the Washington team.

  • Match Prediction: New York Mets to win the game.

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