New York Mets vs Washington Nationals: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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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:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Sean Reid-Foley	RP	Sun, May 8	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Aug 1
Trevor May	RP	Wed, May 4	Triceps	Expected to be out until at least Jun 23
Jacob deGrom	SP	Tue, Apr 26	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least Jun 2
John Curtiss	RP	Wed, Apr 6	Elbow	Out for the season

Source: CBS Sports

Nationals:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Hunter Harvey	RP	Sun, May 8	Forearm	Expected to be out until at least May 12
Sean Doolittle	RP	Sun, May 8	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jul 8
Stephen Strasburg	SP	Sun, May 8	Neck	Expected to be out until at least Jun 1
Anibal Sanchez	SP	Tue, May 3	Neck	Expected to be out until at least Jun 16
Mason Thompson	RP	Sat, Apr 30	Biceps	Expected to be out until at least May 10
Ehire Adrianza	3B	Thu, Apr 21	Quadriceps	Expected to be out until at least Jun 7
Will Harris	RP	Thu, Apr 7	Pectoral	Expected to be out until at least Jun 10
Seth Romero	RP	Thu, Apr 7	Calf	Expected to be out until at least Jun 7
Carter Kieboom	3B	Mon, Mar 21	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jun 7
Joe Ross	SP	Wed, Mar 16	Elbow	Expected 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.